Real Estate Project/Design Manager

  • Location: Orange County , CA
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #27486

Our Orange County based client is seeking a Real Estate Project/Design Manager to join their team. This role will be responsible for space planning, interior design, material specifications, and project coordination. The ideal candidate will enhance company assets through thoughtful design, problem-solving, and creativity. This role demands strong multitasking skills, initiative, reliability, and a professional, supportive demeanor.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in design discussions and contribute to project scope development.
  • Conduct test-fit and feasibility studies.
  • Develop full-scale designs and create detailed AutoCAD drawings.
  • Produce Photoshop composites and 3D SketchUp/Revit models for presentations.
  • Research and select colors, finishes, materials, fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
  • Create material/finish presentation boards and stay updated on design trends.
  • Understand project scopes, budgets, and cost estimates.
  • Prepare RFP packages, obtain bids, and produce cost estimates.
  • Review bid proposals and address budget variances with the Sr. Design/Project Manager.
  • Manage vendor invoices for payment processing.
  • Coordinate and review designs with consultants through all phases until completion.
  • Review and redline architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings.
  • Collaborate with teams to value engineer products and materials while maintaining design integrity.
  • Attend site meetings, provide notes, and follow up with checklists.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • 5 years’ experience in interior design or architecture.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture, or related field.
  • Experience in multi-family, hospitality, retail, and office commercial projects.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro.
  • Strong knowledge of design principles, aesthetics, space planning, and furniture layout.
  • Familiarity with contract documents, building codes, ADA requirements, occupancy, and life safety requirements.
  • Knowledge of materials, furnishings, and finishes.
  • Well-organized, detail-oriented, with integrity, motivation, and intellectual curiosity.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

Salary Range: $75,000 – $100,000*

*The above represents the lowest to highest expected salary range for this job opening. Our client ultimately may pay more or less than the posted salary range, and the salary range may be modified in the future. Our client will consider job-related factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs when determining pay.

It is the policy and practice of Broekema Group to consider all applicants for employment on the basis of their qualifications, and without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, marital or domestic partnership status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources, 858-752-6200, humanresources@oncallemployees.com.

Reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process, are available upon request of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability. Certain job assignment offers are contingent upon successfully passing a physical examination, which may include drug and alcohol testing, if required by the client company.

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