Senior Design Project Manager; Mixed-use Residential Development

Senior Design Project Manager (Mixed‑use Residential Development)

Related Ross

Related Ross is transforming urban life in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County, creating opportunity for all who live and work here. With completed, in‑development, and planned properties in West Palm Beach and new development activity emerging in Palm Beach County, Related Ross is making long‑term investments to transform and support local communities and build growth in the region.

Related Ross is a West Palm Beach‑based organization that recently emerged as an independent entity from within Related Companies, a privately‑owned real‑estate firm with a portfolio valued over $70 billion across the United States and Europe. The company is committed to cultivating a positive, team‑oriented environment where every voice is valued and encourages bold innovation.

The Senior Design Manager will oversee all aspects of the design process for Related Ross’s large‑scale, mixed‑use residential developments. Responsibilities include setting design standards, managing multi‑disciplinary consultant teams, and ensuring design excellence from concept through project completion. The role demands a leader with deep residential experience who can guide complex projects through all phases of design, documentation, and construction.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to design and consultant teams for all phases of large‑scale residential projects.
• Lead, mentor, and guide less experienced design managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and design excellence.
• Serve as the primary liaison between development, construction, and design teams to align design intent with project goals.
• Represent Related Ross in high‑level coordination with architects and leading design firms.
• Establish design management standards, processes, and quality controls from concept through construction documentation and project delivery.
• Coordinate design deliverables in alignment with entitlement, permitting, and construction schedules.
• Oversee all aspects of design documentation, construction administration, and design completion.
• Coordinate with the VP of interior design for the interior design process for amenity spaces and overall residential experience.
• Lead the selection, negotiation, and management of architecture, engineering, and specialty consultants.
• Prepare and negotiate consultant RFPs, contracts, and fee proposals in collaboration with legal and development teams.
• Track consultant progress, invoices, and deliverables; manage changes in scope or budget as required.
• Review and comment on consultant deliverables, ensuring coordination among architectural, structural, MEP, and systems designs.
• Oversee the selection and integration of building systems to achieve performance and design objectives.
• Ensure all construction documentation is 100% coordinated, complete, and accurate before issue.
• Collaborate closely with construction partners on cost estimating, constructability, and value engineering.
• Partner with the development team to align design with programmatic, financial, and operational goals.
• Collaborate with operations, marketing, and leasing teams to ensure residential and amenity designs meet business objectives.
• Manage and maintain design schedules in coordination with the master project schedule.
• Coordinate internal and external design reviews and secure approvals from key stakeholders.
• Record, track, and communicate action items from all design and coordination meetings.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture (preferred).
• 12–15+ years of experience in residential design and project management.
• Proven experience managing large‑scale, mixed‑use projects, with affordable and workforce housing in Florida preferred.
• Experience working with high‑profile architecture firms and overseeing design documentation and construction administration.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct and mentor multiple design managers.
• Strong understanding of building codes, zoning, accessibility, and permitting processes.
• Florida market experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with affordable…