Project Design Manager (Restaurant Design)

Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Salary: $80,750–$95,000 per year

Company

Cushman & Wakefield provides commercial real estate and related project services.

What you will do

• Lead design and project management for new restaurant environments, including conversions, free-standing buildings, and in-line locations.
• Develop conceptual layouts, test fits, design studies, and renderings that translate operational requirements into clear design intent.
• Direct project teams, review deliverables, and coordinate architects, kitchen designers, engineers, equipment specialists, development, and construction teams.
• Evaluate existing conditions, site limitations, field complexities, drawings, prototypes, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and millwork specifications.
• Communicate design decisions, risks, program changes, and timelines to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits, support change management, and ensure design intent is maintained through construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related design discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in commercial design, architecture, or project management; restaurant or hospitality experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of architectural design, front- and back-of-house workflows, site design, kitchen equipment adjacencies, space planning, and construction processes.
• Experience creating conceptual layouts and design intent documents, managing multiple projects, and reviewing work from architects, kitchen designers, and engineering consultants.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office is required; familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape, and Twinmotion is preferred.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% for project reviews, site visits, and partner engagement.

Culture & Benefits

• Work across Design, Operations, Equipment, Development, and Construction teams.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance programs.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings, life, and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.