Job Title
Senior Manager
Job Description Summary
The Design Manager will lead and manage the end-to-end design process for commercial workplace fit-out projects, from client brief and concept development through tender/GFC documentation, construction support and handover. The role is accountable for coordinated, compliant, buildable and cost-aligned design outcomes while protecting design intent, programme, quality and client requirements.
Job Description
About the Role:
• Lead client brief development, workplace requirements, test fits, space planning, design criteria and formal design sign-offs.
• Prepare and manage the design programme, deliverables matrix, drawing tracker, decision log, RFI register and approval schedule.
• Coordinate architecture, interiors, MEP, AV/IT, security, acoustics, lighting, signage, sustainability and specialist consultants.
• Chair design workshops and technical reviews with clients, landlords, PM/QS teams, contractors, vendors and consultants.
• Review concepts, layouts, material palettes, specifications, BOQ inputs, tender/GFC packages,



shop drawings, samples and mock-ups.
• Ensure all tender and construction information is coordinated, buildable, clash-free and issued under disciplined document control.
• Drive value engineering and option analysis while maintaining functionality, user experience, compliance and approved design intent.
• Manage design risks, interfaces, long-lead selections and changes; evaluate cost/programme impact and escalate decisions promptly.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, accessibility, fire and life safety, sustainability and landlord requirements.
• Provide construction-stage design support, close technical queries, review deviations, conduct quality inspections and manage as-built/handover records.
About You:
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design; skilled registration or membership is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in commercial office fit

📌 Senior Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Cushman & Wakefield
📍 Mumbai