Senior Design Manager

The Senior Design Manager is responsible for successful delivery of projects by leading the design participants, process and technology. This position requires proactive leadership of the design process from initial business development phase through project completion.

What You Will Do

Key role responsibilities include interpreting formal design build RFPs, developing work plans, and collaborating with preconstruction, operations, and other key stakeholders. The Senior Design Manager will also manage outside design consultants, assure they meet technical requirements, and schedule requirements for design deliverables.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position requires a thorough knowledge of project processes, ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and/or Google SketchUp.

Requirements

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate
• Ability to conduct effective presentations
• Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
• Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy – Intermediate
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and/or Google SketchUp
• Experience with U.S. building design codes and material specific standards
• Conversant with linked design disciplines, e.g. Geotechnical/Civil, Architecture, Building Façade, Structural, MEP, Data/Communications, Vertical Transportation, Acoustics, and Fire and Life Safety, etc.
• Ability to think in a highly structured manner along all design disciplines while also having creativity to develop specialized solutions by anticipating potential challenges
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships
• Technical market expert with knowledge of industry trends, innovations, etc.
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field (Required)
• 10+ years design and/or construction management experience (Preferred)
• Cross-functional knowledge of the key engineering disciplines (Architectural, Structural, MEP, etc.) and relevant trades
• Experience taking conceptual design through construction, working with internal and external partners

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Professional Non-Union benefits package