Project Designer

Job Title
Project Designer

Job Description Summary
The Designer will support the planning, design, and permitting of new retail locations and remodel projects. Primary responsibilities include reviewing site surveys and existing conditions documentation, developing design intent plans, coordinating the production of construction documents with external consultants, and reviewing construction documents for accuracy and compliance with client design standards. The role will also manage permit coordination activities, including preparing permit submittal packages, tracking jurisdictional approvals, and working with architects, engineers, landlords, and permit expeditors to support on-time project delivery.

Job Description

- Review site surveys, landlord criteria, and existing conditions documentation.
- Develop and maintain design intent plans for new stores, relocations, and remodel projects.
- Coordinate with architects and engineering consultants on construction document production.
- Review construction documents to ensure compliance with client standards, project requirements, and applicable codes.
- Manage permit submittal processes and track approvals through jurisdictional review.
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, landlords, and external vendors to resolve design and permitting issues.
- Support project schedules by ensuring design and permitting milestones are achieved on time.
- Maintain project documentation and provide regular status updates on design and permitting activities.

Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Interior Design from a CIDA accredited institution (NCIDQ a plus)
- 1+ years of relevant work experience
- Proficiency in REVIT Understand and manage:  phasing, design options, schedules

- Ability to read and review construction documents; provide technical sign-off/approval
- Understanding of the technical aspects of design/construction such as low voltage, construction materials, design concepts/budgets, constructability, electrical and HVAC systems
- Understanding of building codes and ADA standards
- Versed in the five phases of an interior/architectural project
- Excellent internal and external customer service skills
- Effective interpersonal skills and problem solving ability
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously

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: $ 51,000.00 - $60,000.00

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.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email  [email protected] . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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