Senior On-Site Design Manager, Interior Fit-Out

Cummings Properties; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

Personal time

Employee Trust (equity)

401(k) company match

Charitable gift match

Job summary

Cummings Properties is seeking a second Design Manager in Woburn, MA to lead a 12-person interior fit-up and building upgrade design team. The role collaborates with leasing, operations, and construction to deliver design solutions on a fast-paced schedule.

The department handles leasing support, marketing documents, fit-up drawings, and cost estimates. Candidates should have 12+ years of related experience and a Bachelor's in architecture or interior design, with strong leadership and real

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design is required or equivalent.
• 12+ years of related experience, education or training.
• Understanding of general real estate business goals and strategy.
• Familiarity with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC terminology and fundamentals.
• Ability to plan and direct projects from conceptualization through implementation.
• Knowledge of interior building design, engineered systems, and standard industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead a 12-person interior fit-up and building upgrade design team.
• Collaborate with leasing, operations, construction, and purchasing on design and construction planning.
• Develop standards and train and motivate staff to advance skills and responsibilities.
• Contribute to leadership tone for the department.
• Review design requests from external departments prior to acceptance into the Design Department.
• Attend programming meetings with clients to understand scope and guide design response.
• Assign projects, coordinate, and track progress to ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee components: space planning, lease plans, construction estimates, and RFPs/submittals.
• Maintain department documentation including square footage calculations and as-built drawings.
• Review projects for code compliance, design quality, and delivery goals.
• Engage outside consultants for specialized scopes (HVAC, electrical, fire protection).
• Evaluate construction progress on-site against plans and specs.

Skills

Aesthetic sensibility

Real estate goals

Project planning

Building design knowledge

HVAC electrical knowledge

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design

Job description

Cummings Properties is seeking a second Design Manager in Woburn, MA to lead a 12-person interior fit-up and building upgrade design team. The role collaborates with leasing, operations, and construction to deliver design solutions on a fast-paced schedule.

The department handles leasing support, marketing documents, fit-up drawings, and cost estimates. Candidates should have 12+ years of related experience and a Bachelor's in architecture or interior design, with strong leadership and real