DESIGN MANAGER
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Construction and Design
Location: Brentwood, TN
Date: June 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
ABOUT LEGACY COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Legacy Commercial Property is a rapidly growing, full-service commercial real estate company specializing in leasing, acquisitions, development, construction and property management of retail centers. The Company portfolio consists of 700+ retail properties and over 6M square feet spread across 20+ states. The national footprint allows retail tenant partners and Highland Venture brands to leverage multiple properties to fulfill their expansion needs and the Legacy development team assists partners in locating and developing new sites. Legacy is focused on growing the commercial real estate portfolio through the strategic acquisition of retail and office space.
Legacy Commercial Property is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee and is part of Highland Ventures, a family-owned management company focused on strategically developing and operating businesses centered around the Company’s real estate portfolio.
Other Highland Ventures brands include:
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Hoogland Restaurant Group – The largest franchisee and operator of more than 100 Marco’s Pizza franchises.
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Highland Pure Water & Ice – Self-service ice and water kiosks located in parking lots of the real estate portfolio.
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Intune Physical Therapy – New physical therapy platform being built and expanded.
Role Summary:
We are seeking a Design Manager with a strong architecture, development or construction background to serve as the primary liaison between external vendors (architects, engineers, contractors), clients/tenants, and internal Legacy teams. While some initial schematic drawings and design review work will be part of this role, the primary focus is on managing the design and pre-construction process. This includes, but is not limited to, driving projects forward, ensuring clear communication across all parties, and keeping timelines and deliverables on track.
This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with hands-on architectural or engineering experience who is ready to step into a management-oriented role without leaving the design world entirely.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s or master's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field (accredited program preferred).
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5+ years of experience in an architecture, design, or design management role; commercial or retail experience strongly preferred.
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple external vendors and project stakeholders simultaneously.
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Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit.
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Experience producing and reviewing and redlining construction documents.
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Strong understanding of model building codes and permitting processes.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to clients and leading coordination calls.
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Highly organized with strong project management instincts; experience with project tracking tools is a plus.
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Architectural licensure (or active pursuit) is a plus but not required.
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Ability and willingness to travel to sites across Legacy’s multi-state portfolio as needed.
Skills & Abilities:
Vendor Management
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Serve as primary point of contact for external architects, civil engineers, MEP consultants, and other design vendors across an active project portfolio.
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Manage vendor scopes of work, contracts, schedules, and deliverables; hold vendors accountable to quality and timeline expectations.
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Solicit, evaluate, and onboard new vendors as needed; maintain and strengthen Legacy’s vendor network.
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Review and coordinate vendor invoices and change orders in collaboration with the Director of Construction and Design.
Client & Tenant Coordination
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Act as a trusted point of contact for tenants and clients during the design and pre-construction phase, translating technical information into clear, accessible communication.
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Manage tenant improvement (TI) design processes, ensuring tenant requirements are incorporated into project documents while protecting landlord interests.
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Facilitate design review meetings, track open items, and follow through on decisions and action items.
Internal Team Collaboration
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Collaborate closely with the Leasing, Property Management, and Construction teams to align design decisions with operational and financial goals.
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Support the Director of Construction and Design with project tracking, reporting, and portfolio-level design initiatives.
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Maintain organized project files, drawing logs, and correspondence records to ensure continuity across projects.
Design Support
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Produce or oversee initial schematic drawings, construction drawings, architectural site plans, and as-built documentation as needed.
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Review construction drawings and permit sets for accuracy, completeness, and code compliance.
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Conduct and document site investigation reports; travel to pre-construction and active construction sites as required.
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Apply working knowledge of model code requirements to support permit submittals and design approvals.
Benefits
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Group medical, dental, vision, and other supplemental policies
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Flexible Medical Spending Accounts (FSA)
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
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401(k) with 50% match
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Paid time off plus 7 paid holidays
Position type and work hours:
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This is an on-site role is based out of our corporate office in Brentwood, TN.
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