Design Manager

Overview

Lead architectural project delivery, managing design, construction, budgets, and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

• project scheduling
• budget management
• technical documentation
• project coordination
• performance simulation
• quality control

Tasks

-Manage project schedules, budgets, and set up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors, and consultants. -Manage project timelines and schedules. -Conduct and document process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction. -Oversee coordination of projects. -Manage a range of project team sizes, comprised of project architects, interior designers, and job captains. -Resolution of complex technical and design issues as they arise during document preparation and construction administration. -Preparing and ensuring the accuracy of technical documents. -Support communication between the project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials. -Manage all phases of projects, including project set-up, design, and construction drawings. -Lead coordination of consultants, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives. -Building Performance Simulation - Insight, Sefaira, Diva, Ladybug tools -Organize and manage project teams and assignments. -Lead project coordination for the plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules specifications, and material selections required for construction. -Oversee the administration of project assignments with a focus on managing design intent and quality control. -Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges. -Manage client, teams, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with consultants. -Review technical documents to ensure accuracy. -Assist with the design and delivery of the architectural and/or technical aspects of a project. -Maintain project manual and specifications. -Track financial performance of projects. -Provide project team coordination for the finished plans, specifications, and material selections required for construction. -Participating in the administration of project assignments, including quality control. -Ensure projects conform to the contract. -Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding process.

Requirements

• revit
• rhino
• bim
• bachelor architecture
• 15+ years
• leadership

What You Bring

-Possess proficient/advanced knowledge of architectural design principles, technical details, codes, and material characteristics. -Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures. -Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships. -Experience leading, managing, and mentoring multiple project teams. -Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy. -Familiarity with Performance Design software such as Autodesk Insight, Sefaira, Diva, and/or Ladybug tools -Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility for various project types. -Superior written and verbal communication skills -Deep knowledge and experience in Autodesk Revit for design authoring, documentation, data extracts and project delivery -Experience negotiating project scope and fees. -Experience in collaboration within the BIM context, including cloud-based markups, consultant coordination and clash detection -Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills. -Experience in strategic planning, setup of BIM projects, and troubleshooting, specifically in the context of Revit and allied workflows -Retail & Hospitality experience is a plus. -Construction documentation and/or design detail development experience. -Strong organizational skills. -Design Authoring - Revit, Rhino, Autocad, Navisworks -Working knowledge in the use of VR walkthroughs and panoramas for client presentations, consultant coordination and internal design reviews -Licensed or registered architect. -Understanding of the interoperability workflows between the various design tools throughout all the stages of a project. -Deep understanding of Real-Time Visualization development within the context of BIM, specifically in the use of Enscape and/or Twinmotion with Revit and Rhino -15-18+ years of project experience in an architectural practice. -Familiarity and some experience with Computational Design applications such as Grasshopper and/or Dynamo -Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and emotional intelligence. -Deep understanding of and experience in Rhinoceros for design authoring -Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. -Bachelor of Architecture or Interior Design -Development – C#, Python -Graphics & Productivity - Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite -Visualisation – Vray, Enscape, Twinmotion, 3DSMax -Experiential – Unreal Engine, Unity -Understanding of the capabilities and application of Information Management tools such as Aconex, Asite, Newforma, etc.

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About Gensler

-Committed to creating impactful environments through design and architecture. -Operates at the intersection of architecture, design, and strategy to shape inspiring spaces worldwide. -Renowned for its collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across industries. -Known for transforming cities with urban planning expertise and enhancing user experiences through interior design. -Portfolio includes high-profile commercial skyscrapers, cutting-edge residential developments, and dynamic mixed-use spaces. -A pioneer in embracing new technologies and integrating sustainable practices to create future-ready environments. -Designs for Fortune 500 companies and cultural institutions, blending functionality with aesthetic appeal. -Iconic projects include the Salesforce Tower in San Francisco and the Shanghai Tower in China.

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