Project Design Manager

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🏛️ District of Columbia, New Hampshire, +2 more states – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote 🗻 New Hampshire – Remote 🏖️ New Jersey – Remote ⚓ Rhode Island – Remote

💵 $80.8k - $95k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

🎨 Product Designer (UI/UX)

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Cushman & Wakefield

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1917

🏠 Real Estate

🏢 Enterprise

Real Estate • Enterprise • Logistics

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing a wide range of services including agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, global occupier services, project and development services, tenant representation, and valuation and advisory for various industries such as logistics and industrial, multifamily, retail, life sciences, data centers, and healthcare. The company is committed to driving forward for clients, colleagues, and communities with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as environmental, social, and governance principles. Operating in over 60 countries with 52,000 professionals, Cushman & Wakefield consistently delivers insights and research, such as market reports and sustainability efforts.

📋 Description

• Lead the design and project management process for Nontraditional (NTR) restaurant environments • Develop conceptual layouts, test fits, design studies, and renderings that translate program and operational needs into clear design intent • Manage project team by providing direction, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring alignment with design principles • Serve as the primary design liaison between Architecture, Kitchen Design, Equipment, Development & Construction teams for Non-Traditional projects • Evaluate existing conditions, field complexities, and site limitations to provide creative, technically sound design solutions • Review drawings, prototypes, and program updates to identify impacts and communicate changes • Participate in project kickoff, milestone reviews, and design‑to‑construction handoffs • Support the development and evolution of Non-Traditional standards, guidelines, and best practices • Partner with Operations partners to ensure restaurant layouts support throughput, safety, and workflow • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to evaluate new equipment, fixtures, materials, and operational concepts • Provide clear and proactive communication to internal stakeholders regarding project risks and timelines • Conduct periodic site visits to understand performance and ensure design intent is upheld • Support change management efforts by helping teams adopt new standards and materials.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related design discipline • 7+ years of experience in commercial design, architecture, or project management (restaurant/hospitality preferred) • Strong understanding of architectural design, space planning, and construction processes • Back-of-House workflows & kitchen equipment adjacencies preferred • Proven ability to create conceptual layouts, test fits, and clear design intent documents while managing multiple projects at varying stages • Experience directing and reviewing work from architects, kitchen designers, and engineering consultants • Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across Design, Operations, Equipment, and Construction teams • Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office required; familiarity with SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering tools (Enscape, TwinMotion) preferred • Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments and adapting to evolving standards and site constraints • Willingness to travel for project reviews, site visits, and partner engagement approx 25% • Portfolio required demonstrating relevant design and project experience.

🏖️ Benefits

• health, vision, and dental insurance • flexible spending accounts • health savings accounts • retirement savings plans • life and disability insurance programs • paid and unpaid time away from work