Sr. Project Design Manager. Columbus LilyLifestyle

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Sr. Project Design Manager

The Senior Design Manager's role is the primary point of contact for their assigned account(s) regarding Space Planning & Design, Data Management, FF&E, and Moves; lead the development of workplace strategy and standards, and provide general oversight of and support for design team members.

• 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.
• Generate monthly metrics reports for SLAs and KPIs identified within the contract.
• Support Project Designers and Project Design Managers in quality review of design deliverables.
• Ensure 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 descriptions to meet clients' requirements.
• Provide ongoing training to the team related to space planning & design, program management, and FF&E services.
• Support with creation, implementation, and management of Revit templates and design assets.
• Develop client workplace standards; recommend new standards and look for continued improvements to the client workplace design.
• Interface with client to develop new workplace strategies and define processes for design team members.
• Support leading interior design effort of special or more complex projects.
• 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; way finding; 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.
• Oversee and help direct all third-party relationships with architects, engineers, etc.
• Participate in internal and consultant meetings.
• Provide extensive and rapid knowledge of FF&E vendors and resources to the team.

• Bachelor's degree from a CIDA or NAAB accredited institution in Architecture or Interior Design.
• 10+ years of professional design experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing and mentoring a design team.
• 5+ years of Revit experience in a professional setting.
• Demonstrate proficiency in architectural drawings, concepts, & design.
• Experience in contributing to budgets, managing vendor relationships, and supporting procurement processes.
• 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.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners to deliver effective services.

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.

Collect data from client and stakeholders by engaging in programming, surveys, focus groups, charrette exercises, and benchmarking to maximize design outcomes and occupant satisfaction.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman & Wakefield provides eligible employees…