Senior Manager, Design

Brookfield Properties (USA II) LLC; 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 in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Manager to lead design and space planning across multiple Class-A office projects. You will guide test fits, coordinate consultants and vendors, and ensure brand alignment from concept through FF&E.

The role requires strong client-facing communication, 8–10 years of CRE architecture and interiors experience, and expertise with Bluebeam, Procore and AutoCAD. A fast-paced, collaborative environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a client‑facing role or customer success.
• Minimum 8-10 years of commercial real estate architecture and interiors experience.
• Experience with Class‑A office a must; exposure to other property types preferred.
• Experience with construction process as it relates to design, cost and constructability.
• Knowledge of MEP/FP, acoustics, structural engineering, FF&E, AV/IT/Security, lighting design and NYC code/permitting.
• Experience leading teams of consultants/vendors to deliver a project from start to closeout.
• Working knowledge of material and furniture specifications.
• Strong communication skills to present design ideas to stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam; familiarity with Procore and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Procore and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead design process with tenants, guiding space planning test fits and furniture selections.
• Deliver design solutions reflecting tenant brand and business goals with responsive service.
• Manage design across all phases: Testfit, SD, DD, CD, CA and FF&E.
• Oversee consultant teams and FF&E vendors within budget and schedule.
• Conduct tenant feasibility studies and testfits to drive decisions.
• Develop test fits with Bluebeam or AutoCAD; markup drawings for direction.
• Lead FF&E/finishes selections and curate samples for tenants.
• Source finish samples and light fixtures from materials library.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently with diverse consultant teams.
• Collaborate with Construction, workplace operations and technology teams.
• Support development of team initiatives to reinforce objectives.
• Identify design ideas, trends and product specs to evolve standards.
• Build positive culture and contribute to design vision and strategy.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and reporting; budget reporting.

Skills

Client-facing

CRE architecture/interiors experience

Class-A office experience

Construction process knowledge

MEP/FP, acoustics, structural, FF&E, A

Team leadership

Materials & furniture specs

Communication skills

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

AutoCAD

Job description

Location Brookfield Place New York - 225 Liberty Street, Suite 4301

Our Company BGRE is a premier, global real estate partner to the world’s most ambitious businesses. It operates and develops the real estate they rely on to grow with conviction across markets and sectors. The company combines global scale with deep local expertise, managing more than 260 MSF of office, logistics, hospitality, retail and living space in gateway markets around the world on behalf of Brookfield. Supported by thousands of employees worldwide, BGRE is committed to building strong partnerships, operating sustainably and creating places where people can work, live, connect and thrive. For more information, visit bgre.com.

Job Description

We Are BGRE: BGRE creates the premier offices the world’s most ambitious businesses thrive in – shaped by the spirit of hospitality, operating expertise, and tenant experience needed to compete at the front. We are seeking a Senior Manager to join BGRE in New York, NY. In this role, you will play a key role in inspiring change and continual improvement. If you are committed to excellence and ready to contribute to a dynamic culture, we would love to meet you.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the design process with tenants, serving as the primary design contact to guide space planning test fits, all design phases, and furniture selections if applicable
• Deliver outstanding service by listening to tenant needs, providing design solutions that reflect their brand and business goals, and ensuring responsiveness throughout the project
• Manage the design of projects across all phases, including Testfit, SD, DD, Construction Documentation, Construction Administration, and furniture procurement
• Oversee consultant teams and FFE vendors to deliver projects within budget and schedule
• Conduct and manage tenant feasibility studies and testfits to assess space options and drive decision-making processes.
• Develop test fits as needed with Bluebeam or Autocad; Markup drawings from consultants to provide design direction
• Lead furniture/ art/ accessories selection, finishes, and develop FF&E presentations, ensuring alignment with the project vision and tenant feedback; Source finish samples to present curated options to tenants
• Take a hands‑on approach in finding and sourcing finish samples, light fixtures, etc., from our materials library to provide directions to the design architect
• Manage multiple projects in different phases concurrently with different consultant teams consisting of architects, engineers, etc.
• Collaborate with internal cross‑functional partners, including Construction, workplace operations, and technology teams, among others
• Support the development of team and cross‑functional initiatives to reinforce business objectives
• Identify design ideas, trends, and new product specifications to evolve our design standards and innovate our physical workplace products
• Build a positive culture on our growing team and have significant input to our design vision, strategy, and execution
• Develop and maintain project schedules, as well as reporting and mitigating deviations
• Budget reporting for purposes of project approval, tenant (or other) allocations, requisition approvals, as well as any project‑specific reporting needs

Your Qualifications

• Previous experience in a client‑facing role or customer success
• Minimum 8-10 years of commercial real estate architecture and interiors experience
• Experience with Class‑A office a must; exposure to other property types (i.e., mixed use, retail, and multifamily) highly preferred
• Experience and knowledge of the construction process as it relates to design, both in terms of relative cost and constructability
• Experience and knowledge of MEP/FP, acoustics, structural engineering, FF&E, AV/IT/Security, lighting design, and NYC building code and permitting processes
• Experience leading teams of consultants/vendors to deliver a project from start to closeout
• Working knowledge of material and furniture specifications
• Strong communication skills to present design ideas to stakeholders
• Proficient in Bluebeam
• Knowledge in Procore and AutoCAD

Your Career @ BGRE

At BGRE, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also invest time into training and developing our people. End your job search and find your career today, at BGRE.

Why BGRE?

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. BGRE strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a BGRE employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Type: Exempt
• Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
• Annual Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000
• Medical & Pharmacy Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Dental Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Vision Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Retirement: 401(k)
• Insurance: Employer-paid life & short/long term disability

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

BGRE is a premier, global real estate partner to the world’s most ambitious businesses. It operates and develops the real estate they rely on to grow with conviction across markets and sectors. The company combines global scale with deep local expertise, managing more than 260 MSF of office, logistics, hospitality, retail and living space in gateway markets around the world on behalf of Brookfield. Supported by thousands of employees worldwide, BGRE is committed to building strong partnerships, operating sustainably and creating places where people can work, live, connect and thrive. For more information, visit bgre.com.