Job Title

Project Design Manager

Job Description Summary

The Project Design & Spatial Data Manager role is to lead test fit design for Tier 2 & 3 locations globally (less than 15K SF) and manage
annual portfolio audits against the CW Workplace Standards & Guidelines. This role is accountable for the development & quality
management of design deliverables and responsible for day-to-day maintenance oversight of the CW MyWorkspace Space Management
tool including data integrity of CAD floor plans, occupant data and reporting (regular or ad hoc) for internal corporate real estate portfolio.

Job Description

Understand, document, and confirm CW CRE and stakeholders’ goals and objectives, including design outcomes, space needs, and
alignment to CW Workplace Standards & Guidelines.
• Evaluate, assess, and document existing conditions of interior environments and how they impact current project scope
• Apply creative and innovative thinking that interprets collected project data and translates a unique image or abstract idea as a test fit
design concept, the foundation of a design solution, in alignment with CW Workplace Standards & Guidelines and in compliance with
local code to confirm all preliminary space plans and design concepts are safe, functional, aesthetically appropriate, and meet all public
health, safety, and applicable code requirements.
• Manages client design standards; recommends new standards and looks for continued improvements to the client workplace design as
applicable to selection of furniture, fixtures, equipment, millwork, colors, materials, and finishes in alignment with CW Workplace
Standards & Guidelines.
• Collaborate with FFE and Operations teams to ensure furniture standards and policies are being adhered to.
• Manage project close-out process of gathering as-built floor plans, oversee drawing preparation & import into space data management
system to maintain accuracy of spatial data.
• Ensure compliance of client space data standards, establish & implement a consistent data governance model for global space naming
conventions, allocation model application, drawing standards and reporting standards
• Implement governance program/process and data quality assurance reporting for global consistency of portfolio space and occupancy
data as a consistent data governance model.
• Serves as MPOC and spatial data manager for client space data management system, enforcing user controls and system continuity
• Coach the local operations teams in effective space data management, space planning and FF&E solution development, ensuring
compliance with established process workflows and consistent service delivery for all project types
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree from an CIDA accredited institution in a related discipline or field of study (i.e. Architecture, Interior Design,
Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Project or Construction Management, etc.) required, OR Bachelor’s degree in Other Major than above
plus Interior Design Certification, Degree or Diploma.
• Three-Five years experience in a corporate real estate environment.
• Mastered all Project Designer Skillsets.
• Demonstrates proficiency in architectural and engineering drawings, concepts & design
• Experienced in managing projects of varied scope and complexity
• Experienced in contributing to budgets, managing vendor relationships and supporting procurement processes
• Proficient in MS Office Suite software applications
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to build strong relationships with internal and external partners to deliver effective services
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills
• Assumes ownership of requests in order to ensure successful completion
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to handle concurrent projects with minimal supervision and direction

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $68,000.00 - $80,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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