Senior Design Manager (Workplace)

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are seeking Workplace Senior Design Managers to lead the Design Engineering phases of high-profile office fit-out projects on behalf of owners. Ideal candidates include experienced Workplace Project Managers, Project Architects, or Interior Designers with on-site construction expertise from leading architecture or interior design firms. This position will be based in New York, NY and is a great opportunity to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee workplace and interior fit-out projects in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with prestigious clients and consultants to achieve design excellence.

• Lead the development of commercial office interiors through all project phases—Programming, Concept, SD, DD, CD, and CA—utilizing meetings, workshops, and reviews to ensure well-coordinated documentation.

• Apply comprehensive design and engineering expertise to manage projects efficiently.

• Maintain a hands-on approach, balancing strategy with attention to detail, and ensuring quality control throughout the design and construction processes.

• Provide high-level client service, leveraging strong interpersonal and communication skills to address complex challenges. Executive-level reporting required.

• Demonstrate initiative, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving in design management.

• Supervise and guide a design management team to ensure project success.

• Develop management deliverables, including presentations, reports, tables, meeting minutes, and logs.

• Oversee consultant onboarding, from RFQs and RFPs to interviews, evaluations, contract agreements, and awards.

• Utilize in-depth knowledge of construction methods, materials, and sequences to inform project execution.

• Conduct rigorous design and engineering document reviews and analyses.

• Support cost and schedule management, ensuring project efficiency.

• Assist in business development efforts and participate in project-related travel along the East Coast.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field (preferred).

• Minimum 15 years of experience in top-tier architecture or interior design firms, specializing in medium-to-large-scale workplace fit-outs. Additional experience in hospitality and residential design is a plus.

• Strong expertise in interior fit-out design and development, with a solid understanding of construction methods, materials, and sequencing. Architectural core & shell experience is a plus.

• Construction Administration and on-site field experience required.

• Excellent interpersonal, spoken, and written communication skills.

• Experience in cost and schedule management.

• In-depth knowledge of architectural, engineering, and construction documentation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project. CAD and 3D software experience is a plus.

• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, Procore, or similar PMIS platforms.

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