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Senior Design Manager

Cumming Group šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø New York, New York, United States of America

$132,800 - $185,933.36 Full-time Senior

The Design Manager will oversee the design, engineering, and construction phases of high-profile institutional and academic projects. Responsibilities include managing consultant teams, ensuring design excellence, and maintaining rigorous cost and schedule controls throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • The Design Manager will oversee the design, engineering, and construction phases of high-profile institutional and academic projects. Responsibilities include managing consultant teams, ensuring design excellence, and maintaining rigorous cost and schedule controls throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Engineering and 8-12 years of experience in elite firms. A detailed understanding of construction methods, materials, and project documentation is essential for this role.

Benefits

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

Key Skills

Architecture Civil Engineering Construction Management Project Management Cost Control Schedule Management Design Excellence Consultant Team Leadership Construction Methods Knowledge Materials Knowledge Project Documentation Stakeholder Coordination Risk Management Budget Forecasting Team Collaboration Leadership Communication Problem Solving Technical Writing Quality Assurance

About Cumming Group

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on time and within budget. As a pure‑play project and cost management consultancy, our advisory services are tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every stage of a project’s development. Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate challenges before they arise and provide solutions that drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to more than 70 offices globally and is now home to over 3,000 team members, including many of the brightest minds in the industry. Our team supports clients across a diverse range of sectors: Advanced Technologies (including Data Centers, Life Sciences, and Research + Manufacturing), Culture + Non-Profit, Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, Hospitality + Gaming, K‑12 Education, Luxury Residential, Retail, Sports + Recreation, Themed Entertainment, Transportation + Infra

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