Design Manager

Design Manager

ID

2025-9578

Job Location : Location

US-MA-Boston

Type

Regular Full-Time

Category/Department

Suffolk Design

Overview

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk - America's Contractor - is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR's list of "Top CM-at-Risk Contractors." For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That's why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.

Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more. For more information, clickhere.

The Role:

Suffolk Design is seeking an intellectually curious Design Manager, who is energized by the opportunity to transform the Design-Construction industry. As a Design Manager, you will be responsible for specific technical interior design activities and will play a crucial role in creating and analyzing detailed drawings, 3D models, and renderings to deliver fully coordinated and buildable design documents. Your role will also involve implementing Suffolk Design's design-build management process across multiple concurrent projects of various types and market sectors. With a focus on cross-disciplinary collaboration, technical competence, and implementation of innovative processes, tools, and technologies, you will contribute to shaping the future of design and construction.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for specific technical interior design tasks by creating detailed drawings, 3D models, and renderings to deliver fully coordinated and buildable design documentation.
• Apply independent judgment in assessing, selecting, and employing standard techniques, procedures, and criteria for architectural projects.
• Advance the production of schematic, design development and construction documents drawings and specifications in compliance with project scope, schedule, cost, and design intent.
• Assist in the preparation of project specifications by gathering, researching and analyzing pertinent data to support competent solutions.
• Assist in conducting rigorous project constructability reviews during the design process, ensuring complete and coordinated documentation prior to construction.

• Track and report progress towards internal deadlines and project milestone completion.
• Coordinate, prepare for, and participate in project team meetings, workshops, and collaborative communications. Document meetings and distribution action items and notes accordingly.
• Actively collaborate with and coordinate work of external design consultants, internal construction and estimating experts, and other knowledge resources to ensure project deliverables are coordinated, integrated, and support the design and performance goals of the project.
• Participate in construction administration duties (e.g., submittal review, RFI's, ASI's, change orders, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture or an interior design related field from an accredited academic institution
• 5-10 years' experience.
• LEED accreditation is a plus.

• Excellent visualization, presentation, and production skills are essential, specifically including Revit-based documentation proficiency. Other industry-accepted software competencies are strongly encouraged, including Adobe CC, AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape, Revizto, Computation Design Tools (Dynamo, Grasshopper).
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
• Familiarity with building and zoning codes, entitlement procedure, environmental regulations, and regulatory agency requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in architectural evaluations and problem-solving.
• Strong desire to learn, grow, and exchange ideas in collaborative environment, focused on transforming design and construction delivery.

• Candidate must possess Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Compensation Information

The expected salary range for this position (Design Manager) in Boston, MA is between $99,000 and $139,000 USD. This represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Suffolk's total compensation package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, an employee's/ candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications, including budgetary objectives. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy. Salary ranges may differ by geography and are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.

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