Design Manager

The Job!Location:- Columbia MD | Onsite in office Mon - Fri.Company CultureBusiness | Structured | CorporateCompensation- $75k-$80k depending on experience; 10% annual bonus target; $25k new hire stock; plus generous PTO - 29 days year 1.The Design Associate supports all phases of design ensuring high standards are upheld including service delivery and design integrity while creating value for our assets and company. Responsible for participating in the execution of strategies which support leasing activities and their related tenant space improvements; executing design projects in a broad range of use types for commercial office spaces, collaboratively through design maintaining the quality of our real estate assets and applying standards appropriate to each portfolio and market, successfully partnering with corporate and external resources to execute the work, incorporating sustainability strategies into each project and continually striving to improve the overall quality of the customer's experience.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Design Services Space Planning, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Document Review and Project Administration:Provide management as well as self-performance of design services supporting position focus area(s).Ensure conceptualization, documentation, and execution of design for innovative, sustainable commercial office spaces that meet or exceed project objectives and customer needs and while adhering to prescribed schedule, budget and high-quality parametersCollaborate with co-workers as well as industry experts to continually determine best practices for functional and impactful workplace environments as well as lasting office industry trends.Ensure integrity of space, suite, floor, building, and overall portfolio level square footage through application of BOMA standards.Workflow and Resource ManagementProvide portfolio and task level design and project management utilizing departmental and consulting design resources to successfully execute projectsResolve workflow, resource, design, and other technical issues between all parties.Actively incorporate innovative design solutions, creative charetting, research and technical development into workflow.Ensure that project status and performance data are accurately and effectively communicated, captured, and reported to stakeholders.Ensure methodology and documentation utilized for communications and reporting are performed in alignment with CDP values, branding, Delegation of Authority (DOA) and document retention guidelines.Effectively report this information up and across the organization as well as to project stakeholders, customers, and consultants outside of the organization.As-Built Records Management: Work with the design team as well as industry experts to document, manage and maintain accurate as-built information the providing integrity of and access to the building and component level information necessary to effectively execute design and property operations related services.Maintenance of accurate as-existing building plans.Actively support and ensure compliance with Kahua, BIM, and CAD project standards and procedures.Adhere to as well as participate in the development and maintenance of data and file management standards and guidelines related to design services.SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Participate in the development and maintenance of process improvement.Provide assistance to other departments with special projects as required.Represent company culture and promote the company to potential tenants at meetings and industry events.Participates in and supports design related professional organizations and community outreach events.QUALIFICATIONS:Education - Bachelor/Master's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture from a CIDA or NAAB accredited program.

Created: 2026-05-09