Senior Building Design Manager – Multi-Site NYC

ATOMS Careers page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 182,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

HSA

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid vacation days

8 holidays per year

Job summary

Atoms is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead the building design process across multiple concurrent projects in the New York region, coordinating with AEORs and internal teams to ensure on-brand, prototype-ready facilities.

You will oversee test-fit, schematic modeling, and coordination of building systems, while aligning with brand standards and ensuring efficient design delivery across markets. This role is based in the New York office with onsite collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant work experience in architecture, building design, or building design management.
• 5–7 years of domain experience specifically in building/architectural design management.
• Demonstrated experience managing AEOR/consultant relationships and multi-project design pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience with test-fit and schematic modeling/drawing.
• Experience coordinating advanced building systems and design QA/QC across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the building design process with internal and external project stakeholders, from concept through delivery of a successful, buildable design.
• Manage Architect/Engineer of Record (AEOR) relationships, scope, and performance across multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead test-fitting and schematic modeling and drawing for new sites.
• Coordinate advanced building systems across design disciplines to keep projects technically aligned.
• Coordinate architectural/engineering due diligence work during site acquisition and feasibility.
• Identify and document regional design standards and prototype variations across markets.
• Manage the consultant process for projects, including scoping, selection, and performance tracking.
• Perform QA/QC of internal design documentation and review AEOR drawing sets for prototype compliance and overall design efficiency.
• Coordinate project aesthetics, signage, and brand intent to keep design consistent with Atoms’ portfolio brands.
• Conduct site observation and punch-list review through project completion.
• Identify project strengths and weaknesses early in the design process to flag risk before it becomes costly.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred (architecture, design, or related field)

Job description

Atoms is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead the building design process across multiple concurrent projects in the New York region, coordinating with AEORs and internal teams to ensure on-brand, prototype-ready facilities.

You will oversee test-fit, schematic modeling, and coordination of building systems, while aligning with brand standards and ensuring efficient design delivery across markets. This role is based in the New York office with onsite collaboration.