Project Designer at Cushman & Wakefield in Columbia, SC

Job Title

Project Designer

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated Project Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design, a keen eye for detail, and strong technical skills. This role involves collaborating with internal teams, brokers, project managers, and clients to develop and implement design solutions.
Project Designer will develop documents, drawings, and diagrams to meet all requirements.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Formulate preliminary space plans that integrate the client’s needs.

• Develop preliminary plans and detailed design drawings using Revit.

• Confirm preliminary space plans and design concepts are safe, functional, aesthetically appropriate, and meet all applicable code requirements.

• Coordinate with various teams to ensure final outcome of design meet functional requirements of design. 

• Attend project meetings and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

• Track high volume projects progress and identify potential issues or challenges.

• Provide excellent customer service by responding to client inquiries and addressing their needs promptly and professionally.

• Develop strong relationships with clients to build trust and foster long-term partnerships.

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: $ 46,750.00 - $55,000.00

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 HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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