Project Design Manager

Job Title

Project Design Manager

Job Description Summary

The Project Design Manager is a key leader within the design team, responsible for overseeing the entire design process from concept to completion. This role requires a strong understanding of architectural design principles, Revit software, project management methodologies, and effective team leadership. The Design Manager is accountable for optimizing resource allocation to achieve design goals while fostering the professional growth of the Project Designers. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality design solutions that align with business objectives and exceed client expectations.

Job Description

The Project Design Manager is a key leader within the design team, responsible for overseeing the entire design process from concept to completion. This role requires a strong understanding of architectural design principles, Revit software, project management methodologies, and effective team leadership. The Design Manager is accountable for optimizing resource allocation to achieve design goals while fostering the professional growth of the Project Designers. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality design solutions that align with business objectives and exceed client expectations.

Principle Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and support on design projects.
• Foster a collaborative and creative environment within the design team.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Develop and manage team project timelines, budgets, standards, varying complexity of projects, and resource allocation.
• Ensures that all processes and design standards are documented and communicated to Project Designers and implemented effectively
•  Manages client design standards; recommends new standards for continued improvements to the client guidelines and process.
• Reviews test fits and suggests workplace improvements in response to client business needs
• Review and confirm all preliminary space plans and design concepts are safe, functional, aesthetically appropriate, and applicable code requirements are met.
• Provide on-going training to team, related to design and program management.
• Effectively communicate design concepts and decisions to stakeholders at all levels.
• Manage Revit template and design assets. 
• Working proficiency in managing materials for renderings between Revit and Enscape (or similar software).
• Stay up-to-date on the latest design trends and technologies.
• Explore and implement innovative design solutions.
• Encourage experimentation and creative thinking within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a CIDA or NAAB accredited institution in Architecture or Interior Design. 
• 5+ years of professional design experience
• 3+ years of experience managing and mentoring design team. 
• 5+ years of Revit experience in a professional setting. 
• Demonstrates proficiency in architectural drawings, concepts & design
• Working proficiency with the IBC and ADA to review drawings for code compliance
• Experienced in managing projects of varied scope and complexity
• Experienced in contributing to budgets, managing vendor relationships and supporting procurement processes
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite software applications
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to build strong relationships with internal and external partners to deliver effective services
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills
• Assumes ownership of requests in order to ensure successful completion
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to handle concurrent projects with minimal supervision and direction

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without  regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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