Project Design Manager

Cushman & Wakefield•St. Louis, MO

7d•$68,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Project Design Manager leads project design for global Tier 2 and Tier 3 locations under 15,000 square feet, aligning designs with CW Workplace Guidelines and Design Standards. The role analyzes, plans, designs, documents, and manages interior non-structural and non-seismic construction and alteration projects in compliance with applicable building, fire, life-safety, and energy codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines, including preparation of documentation for building permits where permitted by law. The position draws on knowledge of space planning, interior materials and finishes, casework, furniture, furnishings and equipment, lighting, acoustics, wayfinding, ergonomics, anthropometrics, and human environmental behavior. It also manages annual portfolio audits against CW Workplace Standards & Guidelines and is accountable for the development and quality management of design deliverables. Revit experience is required. The role develops and coordinates design concepts and contract documents, works with allied design professionals, consultants, contractors, and internal teams, and helps maintain and improve client design standards. It also supports furniture and operations standards, project close-out and space-data documentation, and coaching local operations teams in space planning and FF&E solutions. Cushman & Wakefield offers eligible employees a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. The position offers compensation of $68,000–$80,000, subject to factors including location, experience, qualifications, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a CIDA-accredited institution in a related discipline or field, such as Architecture, Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Project Management, or Construction Management; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in another major plus an Interior Design certification, degree, or diploma.
Three to five years of experience in a corporate real estate environment.
Proficiency in architectural and engineering drawings, concepts, and design.
Experience managing projects of varied scope and complexity.
Experience contributing to budgets, managing vendor relationships, and supporting procurement processes.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite applications.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners to deliver effective services.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to take ownership of requests and ensure successful completion.
Strong attention to detail and quality.
Ability to handle concurrent projects with minimal supervision and direction.
Revit experience.

Responsibilities

Understand, document, and confirm CW CRE and stakeholder goals and objectives, including desired design outcomes, space needs, and alignment with CW Workplace Standards & Guidelines.
Evaluate, assess, and document existing interior conditions and their impact on project scope.
Translate project data into test-fit design concepts and solutions aligned with workplace standards and local codes, ensuring plans and concepts are safe, functional, aesthetically appropriate, and compliant with public health, safety, and applicable code requirements.
Support selection of interior products, materials, finishes, furniture, furnishings, equipment, casework, signage, window treatments, and other non-structural and non-seismic interior elements.
Develop phased contract documents, including schematic, design development, and construction drawings and specifications, to communicate design intent and support building permit applications where permitted by law.
Oversee non-structural and non-seismic interior design scope in coordination with architects, engineers, and specialty consultants.
Coordinate interior design with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire-protection devices and fixtures, as well as ceiling materials and heights, partition locations, and acoustical requirements.
Work with contractors to respect budget constraints and contribute to value-engineering efforts.
Manage client design standards and recommend improvements and new standards for furniture, fixtures, equipment, millwork, colors, materials, and finishes.
Collaborate with FFE and Operations teams to ensure adherence to furniture standards and policies.
Manage project close-out, gather as-built floor plans, oversee drawing preparation, and import drawings into the space data management system.
Coach local operations teams in space planning and FF&E solution development, promoting compliance with workflows and consistent service delivery.