Design Manager: Workplace Strategy & Projects

Cushman & Wakefield; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Manager, Project Designer to lead design efforts for assigned accounts, implement workplace strategy, and manage design teams. You will develop concepts, test fits, and final client-ready documents while ensuring safety, standards, and code compliance.

You will collaborate with Real Estate Portfolio Strategists, PMs, Occupancy Planners, Move Managers and CRE partners to deliver effective space solutions and compelling presentations.

Qualifications

• Holds Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited institution (NCIDQ a plus)
• 5-8 years’ work experience in two or more of: interior design, architecture or space planning
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• AutoCAD proficiency required (REVIT a plus)
• Proficient with CAFM software (Serraview, Manhattan, Center Stone, Planon, Archibus)
• Proficient in programming and space planning for varying space sizes
• Ability to read and review construction documents
• Understanding of programming codes, procedures, documentation, and project systems organization
• Excellent organization and documentation experience

Responsibilities

• Serves as main point of contact for account
• Implements process documents that align with workplace strategy
• Delivers client workplace model standards; suggests new standards
• Creates test fits and suggests workplace improvements
• Provides proposals to maximize space efficiencies
• Collaborates with CRE team members
• Interfaces with Client for new workplace options and final documents
• Organizes data analytics and space solutions for client delivery
• Reviews preliminary space plans for safety, functionality, and codes
• Establishes and maintains an organized project file system
• Administration of MAC (Moves, Adds, and Changes)
• Provides reporting on project implementation
• Determines colors, materials, and finishes to convey concepts
• Specifies furniture, fixtures, equipment, and millwork for procurement
• Maintains CAFM data supporting space allocation
• Trains and develops design talent

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

REVIT

CAFMSOFTWARE

Space planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

Serraview

Manhattan

Center Stone

Planon

Archibus

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Manager, Project Designer to lead design efforts for assigned accounts, implement workplace strategy, and manage design teams. You will develop concepts, test fits, and final client-ready documents while ensuring safety, standards, and code compliance.

You will collaborate with Real Estate Portfolio Strategists, PMs, Occupancy Planners, Move Managers and CRE partners to deliver effective space solutions and compelling presentations.