Senior Manager, Design

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

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.

In this role You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end design process directly with tenants, from concept through move-in, ensuring that the design solutions meet tenant expectations, align with their brand standards, and are executed within scope and budget.

You will work closely with the internal Design team and Real Estate Experience group, as well as asset management and construction teams, to deliver tenant relocation projects, tenant feasibility studies, tenant FF&E packages, and capital improvements. This is a tenant-facing role that requires strong design and management sensibilities, the ability to build strong working relationships, and a deep commitment to delivering an exceptional tenant experience across all phases of the project.

This position is ideal for a creative, self-driven individual with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing both project ownership as a manager and hands‑on design responsibilities as an individual contributor.

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.

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