Design Manager

Description

• Conduct site visits and design validation assessments while staying current with industry trends and sustainable practices.
• Review and approve design deliverables, ensuring quality and compliance with standards while coordinating multiple projects
• Present design concepts and proposals to clients and senior management while incorporating feedback into solutions
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams including architects, engineers, interior designers, and consultants across commercial projects
• Develop and implement design strategies aligned with project objectives and client vision while ensuring quality deliverables
• Facilitate design reviews and stakeholder meetings while ensuring design integration with MEP, structural, and building systems
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, and client stakeholders while managing design schedules and timelines
• Ensure compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and accessibility standards while reviewing technical specifications

Requirements

• International project experience with additional certifications in project management (PMP) or sustainable design
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or related field with professional license (PE, RA, or equivalent) preferred
• Client service orientation and business acumen with ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with office buildings, retail spaces, industrial facilities, or mixed-use developments with team leadership experience
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning laws, and regulatory requirements with familiarity in sustainable design principles (LEED, BREEAM)
• 5-8 years of experience in commercial real estate design or construction with proven track record managing complex design projects
• Understanding of emerging technologies and industry trends with sustainable design practices and construction methods knowledge.
• Knowledge of regulatory authorities coordination and approval processes with design-related client expectations management
• Experience mentoring junior design staff and fostering professional development with multidisciplinary team leadership
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and problem-solving capabilities for multiple project coordination
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with strong communication and presentation abilities
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes and knowledge of construction contracts and procurement processes
• Project management software experience (MS Project, Primavera) with design changes oversight and version control
• Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite) with strong understanding of building systems
• Understanding of materials, finishes, and building systems evaluation for suitability and performance assessment
• Master's degree in relevant field with experience in specific property types (office, retail, industrial, healthcare)

Benefits

• Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay
• You'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance