Lead, In-Office Workplace Design & Real Estate Projects

CoStar Realty Information, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401K with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CoStar Group in Richmond, VA seeks a Workplace Design Lead with 7+ years in interior design and construction management. This full-time, in-office role focuses on leading design initiatives from programming to occupancy across corporate real estate projects.

Travel may be required to support active projects. The ideal candidate brings strong design sense, technical knowledge, and proven project leadership, with a track record of delivering on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Architecture, Interior Design, or related field preferred).
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in corporate design and construction project management.
• Proven track record of independently leading projects from concept through completion with full accountability for outcomes, including schedule and budget.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, vendors, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong communication, project leadership, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 design objectives.
• Lead effort with local furniture dealers in finalizing selection, finishes and quotations for approval and order.
• Develop signage package for new/relocated locations, coordinate with vendor for proposal, fabrication and installation to match project schedule.
• Provide regular reporting on project status, risks, and financial performance; own budgets and TI allowances.
• Coordinate with AV/IT, Security, Facilities, and other units for seamless execution.
• Ensure projects are delivered complete and ready for occupancy.

Skills

Strong communication

Project leadership

Decision-making

Vendors management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revu Bluebeam

Job description

CoStar Group in Richmond, VA seeks a Workplace Design Lead with 7+ years in interior design and construction management. This full-time, in-office role focuses on leading design initiatives from programming to occupancy across corporate real estate projects.

Travel may be required to support active projects. The ideal candidate brings strong design sense, technical knowledge, and proven project leadership, with a track record of delivering on schedule and within budget.