Senior Design Manager, Tenant Experience

BGRE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Summer Fridays

Paid maternity leave

Employee referral program

Job summary

BGRE is seeking a Senior Manager in New York to lead end-to-end design with tenants, ensuring brand-aligned solutions delivered on scope and budget. You will partner with internal design, Real Estate Experience, asset management, and construction teams to drive tenant relocation projects and capital improvements.

The role demands a creative, self-driven leader who balances project ownership with hands-on design responsibilities, thriving in a fast-paced environment and contributing to BGRE’s

Qualifications

• Client-facing experience is required.
• 8–10 years of CRE architecture/interiors experience.
• Experience with Class-A office buildings is a must.
• Knowledge of construction processes as they relate to design and budget.
• Knowledge of MEP/FP, acoustics, structural engineering, FF&E, AV/IT/Security, lighting and NYC codes.
• Experience leading teams of consultants/vendors to deliver projects.
• Working knowledge of materials and furniture specifications.
• Strong communication skills to present design ideas to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam.
• Knowledge in Procore and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process with tenants, guiding space planning test fits and furniture selections.
• Deliver outstanding service by listening to tenant needs and reflecting their brand goals.
• Manage design of projects across all phases from Testfit to Construction Administration.
• Oversee consultant teams and FFE vendors to meet budget and schedule.
• Conduct tenant feasibility studies and testfits; review consultant drawings for direction.
• Lead FF&E presentations and selections to align with project vision.
• Source finish samples from materials library and guide design architects.
• Manage multiple projects in different phases with diverse consultants.
• Collaborate with internal Cross-functional teams (Construction, Workplace Ops, IT).
• Support team initiatives to reinforce business objectives and design standards.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and reporting to mitigate deviations.
• Provide budget reporting for approvals and allocations.

Skills

Client-facing

CRE architecture

Class-A office

Team leadership

MEP/FP

Acoustics

Structural engineering

FF&E

AV/IT/Security

Lighting design

NYC code & permitting

Furnishings specs

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Procore

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Procore

Job description

BGRE is seeking a Senior Manager in New York to lead end-to-end design with tenants, ensuring brand-aligned solutions delivered on scope and budget. You will partner with internal design, Real Estate Experience, asset management, and construction teams to drive tenant relocation projects and capital improvements.

The role demands a creative, self-driven leader who balances project ownership with hands-on design responsibilities, thriving in a fast-paced environment and contributing to BGRE’s