Project Design Manager

Project Design Manager

The Project Design Manager role is to lead project design for Tier 2 & 3 locations globally (less than 15K SF) in alignment with CW Workplace Guidelines and Design Standards. Project Design Managers analyze, plan, design, document, and manage interior non-structural/non-seismic construction and alteration projects in compliance with applicable building design and construction, fire, life
-safety, and energy codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines for the purpose of obtaining a building permit, as allowed by law. They contribute to the interior environment with knowledge and skills about space planning, interior building materials and finishes; casework, furniture, furnishings, and equipment; lighting; acoustics; way finding; ergonomics and anthropometrics; and human environmental behavior. They manage
annual portfolio audits against the CW Workplace Standards & Guidelines. This role is accountable for the development & quality
management of design deliverables. Revit experience required.

• Understand, document, and confirm CW CRE and stakeholders’ goals and objectives, including design outcomes, space needs, and alignment to CW Workplace Standards & Guidelines.
• Evaluate, assess, and document existing conditions of interior environments and how they impact current project scope.
• Apply creative and innovative thinking that interprets collected project data and translates a unique image or abstract idea as a test fit design concept, the foundation of a design solution, in alignment with CW Workplace Standards & Guidelines and in compliance with local code to confirm all preliminary space plans and design concepts are safe, functional, aesthetically appropriate, and meet all public health, safety, and applicable code requirements.

Support the selection of interior building products, materials, and finishes; furniture, furnishings, equipment, and casework; signage; window treatments, and other nonstructural/non
-seismic interior elements, components, and assemblies.

Develop contract documents for the purposes of communicating design intent and obtaining a building permit, as allowed by law . Documentation by phases may include schematic, design development, and construction drawings and specifications. Drawings may consist of floor plans, partition plans, reflected ceiling plans, and finish plans; furniture, furnishings, and equipment plans; way finding and signage plans; code plans; coordination plans; and elevations, sections, schedules, and details illustrating the design of non-load-bearing / non-seismic interior construction and/or alterations.

Oversee non-structural/non-seismic interior design scope in concert with the scope of allied design professionals and consultants, including, but not limited to, the work of architects, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire-protection engineers and designers, and acoustical, audio-visual, low-voltage, food service, sustainability, security, technology, and other specialty consultants. Coordination can include, but is not limited to:

• Placement, style and finish of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire-protection devices, fixtures, and appurtenances (i.e., accessories) with the design of the interior environment.
• Ceiling materials and heights; interior partition locations.
• Acoustical appropriateness of spatial arrangements, construction, and finish materials.

Working closely with contractors to respect budgetary constraints and contribute to value engineering efforts.

Manages client design standards; recommends new standards and looks for continued improvements to the client workplace design as applicable to selection of furniture, fixtures, equipment, millwork, colors, materials, and finishes in alignment with CW Workplace Standards & Guidelines.

Collaborate with FFE and Operations teams to ensure furniture standards and policies are being adhered to.

Manage project close-out process of gathering as-built floor plans, oversee drawing preparation & import into space data management system.

Coach the local operations teams in effective space planning and FF&E solution development, ensuring compliance with established process workflows and consistent service delivery for all project types.

• Bachelor’s degree from an CIDA accredited institution in a related discipline or field of study (i.e. Architecture, Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Project or Construction Management, etc.)…