Project Manager, Design and Development

Turner & Townsend • New York, NY

8d • $130,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director of Design and Development is responsible for leading and collaborating on all aspects of the design process. While excelling as a strong communicator with a passion for solving both design and business challenges, this role will also ensure design is aligned with organizational goals, budgets and schedules. This role provides end -to-end design leadership — from concept development through full design documentation — ensuring that all program requirements, aesthetic goals, technical standards, and operational needs are accurately captured. The candidate oversees the design process until formal handoff to the execution/construction team, ensuring continuity, accuracy, and alignment with project objectives. The role requires strong technical proficiency and the ability to create, develop, and process full drawing sets.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in design and development roles
• Bachelor's degree or higher - preferably in architecture
• Specific skills - AutoCAD, Revit, BlueBeam, Photoshop, Power Point, Smart Sheets, Power BI

Nice To Haves

• Experience in complex interior programs as well as base building design and execution
• Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
• Exceptional client facing skills

Responsibilities

• Translate business and operational requirements into comprehensive design briefs for internal use and consultant engagement.
• Lead internal concepting, schematic design, and development phases, producing accurate, coordinated drawing sets as needed.
• Manage and direct external architects, designers, engineers, and consultants to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, brand standards, and functional requirements.
• Review and refine consultant drawings, specifications, and deliverables to maintain quality and consistency.
• Present design concepts, options, and recommendations to internal leadership and cross -functional partners.
• Coordinate design decisions with real estate, project management, workplace, and operations to ensure feasibility and execution readiness.
• Ensure smooth handover to the execution/construction team with complete documentation, clear design intent, and required approvals.
• Establish and maintain design standards, guidelines, and templates for uniformity across the portfolio.
• Oversee design -related RFPs, consultant selection, and scope definition.
• Support value engineering and budget alignment without compromising design integrity.

Benefits

• A great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• Promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Equal opportunity employer. Celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level