Design Review Consultant and Coordinator (Retail Bank Construction Projects)

Turner & Townsend; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Design Review Consultant and Coordinator for Retail Bank Construction Projects. This fully remote role involves managing external design consultants, ensuring design deliverables meet branding, functionality, and sustainability goals, and coordinating with project teams to align with the client’s vision.

The position requires 1–5 years in retail bank design or project management, a relevant design degree, and proficiency in Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, and Revit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Interior Design (B.A./B.F.A.) from a Council for Interior Design Accreditation curriculum.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• NCIDQ certification or architectural registration preferred.
• 1–5 years of experience in retail bank project design, construction, or project management.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Strong ability to analyze complex business and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Managing the performance of external design consultants, including architects, engineers, and specialty contractors, from appointment through construction administration for retail bank projects.
• Ensuring all design deliverables adhere to client branding, functional requirements, and sustainability goals.
• Conducting design reviews at key milestones to verify compliance with the project brief and technical specifications.
• Facilitating the value engineering process while maintaining design integrity and quality.
• Providing early warnings for potential design schedule delays and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Coordinating between internal stakeholders, project managers, and the design team to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Managing the documentation process for permit applications and regulatory submissions.
• Representing the client’s interests during design meetings to ensure alignment with the overarching project vision.
• Developing and delivering architectural briefs based on collected business and stakeholder requirements.

Skills

Budget analysis

Presentation skills

Negotiation

NCIDQ certification

Education

B.A./B.F.A. Interior Design (CIDA/NAAB)

B.A./M.A. Architecture (accredited)

Tools

Adobe Suite

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Design Review Consultant and Coordinator (Retail Bank Construction Projects)

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 65,000 - USD 80,000 - yearly

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and program as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Our Design Team is seeking a Design Consultant with retail bank project experience to join our team. This position serves as a primary point of contact for design oversight and strategic coordination throughout the project lifecycle. You will bridge the gap between complex client requirements and architectural delivery, ensuring all design solutions align with business objectives, project budgets, and quality standards. Working in collaboration with project management teams and external architectural practices, you will play a critical role in shaping the built environment for our clients.

This is a fully remote position with less <10% travel.

What You’ll Do:

• Managing the performance of external design consultants, including architects, engineers, and specialty contractors, from appointment through construction administration for retail bank projects.
• Ensuring all design deliverables adhere to client branding, functional requirements, and sustainability goals. Conducting design reviews at key milestones to verify compliance with the project brief and technical specifications.
• Facilitating the value engineering process while maintaining design integrity and quality.
• Providing early warnings for potential design schedule delays and implementing mitigation strategies. Coordinating between internal stakeholders, project managers, and the design team to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Managing the documentation process for permit applications and regulatory submissions.
• Representing the client’s interests during design meetings to ensure alignment with the overarching project vision.
• Developing and delivering architectural briefs based on collected business and stakeholder requirements. Managing design consultant output to ensure accuracy, transparency, and accessibility.

• B.A. or B.F.A. in Interior Design from a Council for Interior Design Accreditation curriculum or a B.A. or M.A. in Architecture from an accredited architectural curriculum.
• NCIDQ certification or architectural registration is preferred.
• 1 to 5years of experience in commercial retail bank project design, construction, or project management.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business and technical documents.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Sophisticated knowledge of financial terms and principles, including the ability to conduct budget analysis and track project costs.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on sophisticated topics to clients, management, and project teams.
• Ability to empower and negotiate effectively with external consultants and internal stakeholder groups to achieve desired outcomes.
• Strong understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, and industry-standard procurement processes.
• Ability to make decisions with an in-depth understanding of company policies and business practices.

The base salary range for this role is $65,000 to $80,000 per year. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.
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We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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