Workplace Design Lead, Corporate Real Estate - CoStar Group - Richmond, VA

Workplace Design Lead, Corporate Real Estate – CoStar Group – Richmond, VA

Job Description

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. It is committed to digitizing the real estate industry and providing innovative solutions to its customers.

The Workplace Design Lead leads workplace design initiatives across corporate real estate projects, from programming and space planning through construction, furniture installation, and occupancy. This role requires at least 7+ years of experience in interior design, construction coordination, and workplace furniture systems.

• Develop test fits for proposed locations independently or by managing external architectural and design consultants.
• Oversee the preparation and review of construction drawings, including incremental progress sets.
• Develop and manage furniture plans, layouts, and selections aligned with overall design objectives.
• Lead efforts with local furniture dealers to finalize selections, finishes, and prepare quotations for approval and order.
• Develop signage packages and coordinate with signage vendors for proposal, fabrication, and installation to align with project schedules.
• Provide regular reporting on project status, risks, and financial performance, maintaining full ownership of project budgets and tracking tenant improvement allowances.
• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders such as AV/IT, Security, Facilities, and other business units to ensure seamless project execution.
• Ensure projects are delivered fully complete and ready for occupancy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field from an accredited, in‑person institution.
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in corporate design and construction project management.
• Track record of independently leading projects from concept through completion with full accountability for outcomes, including schedule and budget.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, vendors, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong communication, project leadership, and decision‑making skills.

• Experience with AutoCAD and Revu/Bluebeam.

• 100% in‑office role; remote work is not available.
• Travel required as needed to support project management, site visits, and progress reviews (minimum 20%).

• Ownership and accountability
• Project leadership and execution
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Attention to detail and quality
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making
• Collaboration skills

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, vision, dental, prescription)
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in‑person mental health counseling services
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On‑site fitness center or reimbursed fitness membership
• Access to Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full‑time in the United States to apply. CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.