Project Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 93,500 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading real estate firm located in Saint Paul is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee interior design projects from concept to completion. This role involves working closely with various teams to deliver design solutions aligned with client strategies. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience in interior design and project management, including hands-on experience with tenant improvement construction projects. The position offers a hybrid work model with three days in the office each week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ directly related experience in interior design and project management.
• Hands-on experience with tenant improvement construction projects preferred.
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Manage interior design and furniture projects from planning to delivery.
• Serve as primary contact for understanding needs and translating into design plans.
• Conduct site visits to ensure work aligns with design specifications.
• Prepare project reports and maintain furniture inventories.

Skills

Client focus

Communication proficiency

Project management

Relationship management

Technical proficiency

Time management

Education

B.S. Degree in Interior Design from a CIDA or NASAD accredited university or college

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Project Manager

Job Description Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing interior design projects from concept through completion for an owner occupier of class A office space. This position is part of an integrated Cushman & Wakefield management team working closely with the facility & engineering, project management, space planning and occupancy teams and the client, to deliver design and project management solutions in alignment with client workplace strategy and aesthetics.

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing interior design projects from concept through completion for Securian Financial, an owner occupier of class A office in downtown St. Paul.. This position is part of an integrated Cushman & Wakefield management team working closely with the facility & engineering, project management, space planning and occupancy teams and the client, to deliver design and project management solutions in alignment with client workplace strategy and aesthetics.

• Manage interior design and furniture projects including planning, execution, and delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact regarding interior design projects, understanding needs and translating them into actionable design plans.
• Participate in development and monitoring of budgets. Manage procurement of materials and furnishings.
• Participate in development and maintenance of project timelines, ensuring milestones are met, and resources are allocated efficiently.
• Conduct site visits to ensure work aligns with design specifications and quality standards.
• Ensure all work complies with building codes, safety regulations, and sustainability practices.
• Prepare project reports, meeting notes, and design documentation for internal use.
• Assist in maintaining inventories of furniture onsite and in vendor warehouses.
• Onsite move management for medium (10+) and large projects
• Position is hybrid (3 days in the office per week)

Key Competencies

• Client focus
• Working knowledge of furniture systems and ancillary furniture
• Communication proficiency (oral and written)
• Project management
• Relationship management
• Leadership
• Multi-tasking
• Technical proficiency
• Consultation
• Organization skills
• Time management

Important Education

• B.S. Degree in Interior Design from a CIDA or NASAD accredited university or college

Important Experience

• Minimum of 7 years’ directly related experience in interior design and project management
• Hands‑on experience with tenant improvement construction projects preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints
• Proficient with Bluebeam
• Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace.

AAP/EEO Statement

C & W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C & W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 93,500.00 - $110,000.00

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