Senior Design Manager

At Cumming Group you will work on some of the worlds most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally an extremely diverse project portfolio and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are currently seeking a Senior Design Manager to focus on overseeing the Design Engineering and Construction phases of high-profile hospitality projects. Experienced Project Managers Project Architects or Interior Designers with technical and on-site construction experience from leading large Architecture/Interior Design firms are ideal candidates. This position will be based in West Palm Beach FL and is a great opportunity to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of premium hospitality projects upholding rigorous benchmarked standards of quality detailing and material execution. Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders and consultants to ensure strong design outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

• Lead development across Programming Concept SD DD CD and CA phases. Oversee meetings workshops and drawing reviews to promote thorough documentation disciplined coordination and alignment with project objectives.

• Demonstrate comprehensive experience in the design and engineering process.

• Take ownership and responsibility with a hands-on approach attentive to strategy and detail.

• Own the Quality Control of design and construction processes.

• Leverage strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide attentive client service and effectively address complex issues and situations. Polished executive level reporting required.

• Demonstrate strong personal initiative critical thinking and creative problem-solving.

• Manage and oversee the work of a design management team.

• Create management deliverables including presentations reporting tables minutes logs.

• Manage consultant onboarding RFQs and RFPs to interviews leveling agreements and award.

• Use knowledge and understanding of construction methods materials and sequences.

• Develop rigorous analyses and reviews of developing design and engineering documents.

• Collaborate in the successful cost and schedule management of the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or MastersDegree in Architecture Interior Design or closely related field preferred.

• 8 years experience in elite architecture/interior design firms working on medium to large scale hospitality projects.

• Detailed understanding and experience in the design process of hospitality as well as construction methods materials and sequences.

• Architectural core and shell experience a plus.

• Construction Administration and On-Site Field experience required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and spoken and written communication abilities are essential.

• Experience with cost and schedule management.

• Extensive understanding of architectural engineering and construction documentation.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel Project etc.; CAD and 3D software is beneficial.

• Proficient in Bluebeam Adobe Creative Suite Procore or similar PMIS systems.

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In addition to base salary Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program