Design Manager

Cumming Management Group•New York, NY

About The Position

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless! We are currently seeking Design Managers to focus on overseeing the Design, Engineering and Construction phases of high-profile architecture projects. Experienced Project Management Architects, Project Architects, or Designers with technical and on-site construction experience from leading large Architecture/Interior Design firms are ideal candidates. This position will be based in New York, NY and is a great opportunity to join our team. Responsibilities: Design and delivery of premium workplace projects, upholding rigorous benchmarked standards of quality, detailing, and material execution. Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders and consultants to ensure strong design outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Support the project executive and team across Programming, Concept, SD, DD, CD, and CA phases. Coordinate meetings, workshops, and drawing reviews to promote thorough documentation, disciplined coordination, and alignment with project objectives. Demonstrate comprehensive experience in the design and engineering process. Take ownership and responsibility with a hands-on approach, attentive to strategy and detail. Own the Quality Control of the design and construction processes. Leverage strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide attentive client service and effectively address complex issues and situations. Polished executive level reporting required. Demonstrate strong personal initiative, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. Create management deliverables including presentations, reporting, tables, minutes, logs. Support consultant onboarding, RFQs and RFPs to interviews, leveling, agreements, and award. Use knowledge and understanding of construction methods, materials, and sequences. Develop rigorous analyses and reviews of developing design and engineering documents. Collaborate in the successful cost and schedule management of the project. Support Business Development and some project travel on the East Coast.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or closely related field preferred.
5-8 years’ experience in elite architecture/interior design firms on medium to large scale office workplace fit-out.
Detailed understanding and experience in the design process of interior fit outs, as well as construction methods, materials, and sequences.
Construction Administration and On-Site Field experience required.
Excellent interpersonal skills and spoken and written communication abilities are essential.
Experience with cost and schedule management.
Extensive understanding of architectural, engineering, and construction documentation.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, etc.; CAD and 3D software is beneficial.
Proficient in Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, Procore, or similar PMIS systems.

Nice To Haves

Additional hospitality and residential experience is beneficial.
Architectural core and shell experience a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, etc.; CAD and 3D software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Design and delivery of premium workplace projects, upholding rigorous benchmarked standards of quality, detailing, and material execution.
Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders and consultants to ensure strong design outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Support the project executive and team across Programming, Concept, SD, DD, CD, and CA phases.
Coordinate meetings, workshops, and drawing reviews to promote thorough documentation, disciplined coordination, and alignment with project objectives.
Demonstrate comprehensive experience in the design and engineering process.
Take ownership and responsibility with a hands-on approach, attentive to strategy and detail.
Own the Quality Control of the design and construction processes.
Leverage strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide attentive client service and effectively address complex issues and situations.
Polished executive level reporting required.
Demonstrate strong personal initiative, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.
Create management deliverables including presentations, reporting, tables, minutes, logs.
Support consultant onboarding, RFQs and RFPs to interviews, leveling, agreements, and award.
Use knowledge and understanding of construction methods, materials, and sequences.
Develop rigorous analyses and reviews of developing design and engineering documents.
Collaborate in the successful cost and schedule management of the project.
Support Business Development and some project travel on the East Coast.