Cushman & Wakefield · 11 hours ago
Project Design Manager
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $75K/yr
4+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Project Design Manager to oversee design projects and manage a team of design professionals. The role involves implementing workplace strategies, ensuring design standards are met, and providing support throughout various stages of design and construction.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of design professionals, providing guidance, feedback, and support on design projects from initial sketch through start of construction
Develop and manage team project timelines, budgets, standards, varying complexity of projects, and resource allocation
Support Project Designers in quality review of design deliverables
Ensures that all new processes and design standards are communicated to Project Designers and implemented within documentation
Review and confirm all preliminary space plans and design concepts are safe, functional, aesthetically appropriate, and meet all public health, safety, and applicable code requirements
Review selection and specifications of furniture, fixtures, equipment, and millwork, including layout drawings and detailed product description to meet clients' requirements
Provide on-going training to team, related to space planning & design, program management and FF&E services
Develops client workplace standards; recommends new standards and looks for continued improvements to the client workplace design
Contribute experience to the interior environment with knowledge and skills about space planning, interior building materials and finishes; casework, furniture, furnishings, and equipment; lighting; acoustics; wayfinding; ergonomics and anthropometrics; and human environmental behavior
Work independently or with minor oversight to perform assignments including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation
Oversees and helps to direct all third-party relationships with architects, engineers, etc
Provide extensive and rapid-fire knowledge of FF&E vendors and resources to the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a CIDA or NAAB accredited institution in Architecture or Interior Design
4+ years of professional design experience
4+ years of Revit experience in a professional setting
Demonstrates proficiency in architectural drawings, concepts & design
Excellent time management, communication, collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, in addition to the ability to work independently
Must be able to lead a team effort, and delegate work to all team members to enable them to work independently
Able to build strong relationships with internal and external partners to deliver effective services
Project Goals. Understand, document, and confirm the client's and stakeholders' goals and objectives, including design outcomes, space needs, project budget, and needs for specific or measurable outcomes
Data Collection: Collect data from client and stakeholders by engaging in programming, surveys, focus groups, charrette exercises, and benchmarking to maximize design outcomes and occupant satisfaction
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$734.8MKey Investors
GreystoneCitizens BankVanke
2023-10-10Post Ipo Debt· $223.8M
2023-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-13Post Ipo Debt· $27.3M
Leadership Team
Matthew Bouw
CEO Asia Pacific & EMEA
Michelle M. MacKay
CEO
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