About this opportunity
The Morgan Group lists this Assistant Interior Design Manager opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title
This position involves supporting the Program Manager in various aspects of design, documentation review, budget tracking, coordination, and continuous improvement for real estate development projects.
Job Description
Before applying, please complete our brief Culture Index survey. This helps us understand how you work best and ensures alignment with the role and our culture.
At The Morgan Group, we are more than our 70+ multifamily properties — we are a community built on people. We believe in treating everyone with respect and dignity, from our team members and partners to our residents, clients, subcontractors, and vendors. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where every idea, perspective, and contribution is valued, and where everyone feels heard and appreciated. Our Core Values are the foundation of our success — they guide how we hire, reward, and evaluate every member of the Morgan team.
Morgan Core Values
We are Self-Starters
In it to win it
We take initiative
Be accountable
One Morgan
We are team players
We are inclusive
No Drama
We Get it Done
We are reliable
We are effective
Raise the Bar
We seek excellence
We learn from our mistakes
We strive to improve
Hold ourselves to high standards
Keep on Truckin'
Embrace challenges & be optimistic
We are resilient
Choose positivity
We are level-headed
Reputation is Earned Daily
Do the right thing
We are honest and have high integrity
We make good decisions
Our future depends on it
We attract and retain top talent by offering full-time team members a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support their well-being and success:
Advancement opportunities
Training
Low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Limited Purpose)
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
401K (Traditional & Roth) with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off plans including:
Vacation
Sick
Floating Holiday
Bereavement Leave
Holiday Schedule
Referral Bonus Program
Annual Bonus Program
How does Morgan Group benefit you?
Joining Morgan Group means more than just a job — it's a chance to learn, grow, and build a career you're proud of. From property management and maintenance to construction and development, we provide the tools, training, and team support to help you reach your full potential.
Duties and Responsibilities
Design & Documentation Review
Supports the Program Manager in ensuring the owner's interests are carried out in a timely manner and according to budget.
Assists in assembling and reviewing proposals, drawings, and specifications from consultants and sub-consultants (Landscape Architect, Interior Designer, Signage Design and Installation, ADA/FHA Consultant, FF&E Procurement and Installation, IT/Low Voltage, and Fitness Equipment) for completeness, consistency, and alignment; and flags errors, gaps, and conflicts before they move downstream.
Monitors RFIs and Submittals through Procore daily and flags design-related items for the Program Manager's review.
Reviews drawings for compliance with the Morgan Design Standards and flags gaps for the Program Manager's final review.
Budget & Financial Tracking
Supports the Program Manager in monitoring budget-to-actual variances and preparing summaries for review.
Assists with vendor and contractor proposal comparisons, checking figures and scope for accuracy.
Helps maintain accurate records of the active VE list and Wish List of project upgrades shared between Development and Construction.
Coordination & Communication
Serves as a day-to-day point of contact between the design team and the development team on assigned tasks, under the Program Manager's direction.
Coordinates with Design Managers on construction drawing status from site plan approval through Certificate of Occupancy.
Supports Marketing and Property Management in assembling Sales Collateral materials (unit plans, rendered site plan, unit and property amenities).
Attends OAC and Design meetings alongside the Program Manager. Prepares clear, organized meeting notes, status updates, and follow-up items for internal and cross-functional meetings.
Assists with on-site observation and documentation during scheduled construction phases; may require occasional travel within the region.
Process & Continuous Improvement
Supports adherence to Morgan's design and QAQC standards across assigned projects.
Identifies recurring issues or inefficiencies in the review process and brings them to the Program Manager's attention.
Identifies opportunities to streamline tracking, documentation, and coordination workflows, including through the use of AI tools.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
2–4 years of experience in real estate development, design, construction coordination, or a related program/project support role.
Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings at a working level.
Excellent attention to detail and follow-through; comfortable owning the accuracy of a deliverable.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across design, construction, and development teams.
Preferred
Experience with multifamily housing development or design.
In-field construction experience.
Familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, or similar design-review software.
Comfortable working with AI tools and using them to streamline recurring tasks.
Core Values Alignment
Candidates should demonstrate alignment with The Morgan Group's core values:
We are Self-Starters – takes initiative and is accountable.
One Morgan – team player, inclusive, no drama.
We Get it Done – reliable and effective.
Raise the Bar – seeks excellence, learns from mistakes, holds high standards.
Keep on Truckin' – resilient, optimistic, level-headed under challenges.
Reputation is Earned Daily – honest, high integrity, makes good decisions.
Working Relationships
Reports to: Program Manager
Key partners: Design Managers (construction drawing coordination), Development team members, Director of Design, VP of QAQC/Design Services
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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