Architectural Design Manager | Education

Overview

Lead design of education projects, manage teams, ensure code compliance, mentor staff.

Key Responsibilities

• code compliance
• design development
• innovation tools
• design process
• client presentation
• team mentoring

Tasks

-Takes responsibility for ensuring codes, regulations and industry standards are applied correctly -Builds the firm’s practice by inspiring and motivating Project Designers -Lead the development of effective and innovative designs utilizing the firms design approach and innovation tools -Pursues design awards and publications of work for which they were primary players -Directs the production of design materials that meet project objectives, including functional concepts, images, schedules and budgets -Implements the firms design process and encourage the use of available innovation tools to achieve the firms design and brand objectives -Collaborate with other designers and managers in the studio to maintain the firm design principles -Promotes design excellence throughout the projects in the studio -Presents designs to clients, works to develop and maintain presentation skills -Recognizes needs and seeks out solutions for use of new technologies relating to project production and communications -Mentors and provides guidance to project team to achieve objectives -Oversees the work of the Project Designers -Works with PIC / Studio Design Director to augment the project team throughout the project life being available beyond design for CD design intent interpretations and solutions as well as CA troubleshooting -Mentors team members and supports individual development by providing coaching, feedback and reinforcement -Promotes technical and professional excellence throughout the team -Work under the direction of the Studio and Sector Design Directors to set expectations, lead the design process and challenge the project team to deliver exceptional and relevant innovative design solutions

Requirements

• revit
• sketchup
• adobe
• architecture
• 10+ years
• sustainable design

What You Bring

-Cultivates success through high level design and planning, facility requirements analysis, conceptual design and systems integration and teamwork -A track record of public speaking in their area of expertise -Have a demonstrated track record of consistently creating (and leading teams doing) high quality work -Familiarity with current global design trends in one or more of Corgan’s sectors -10+ years in the Architectural design industry; Education project experience required -Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design -Maintains knowledge regarding industry trends, professional practice, regulatory and construction practice and issues -Possesses excellent programming and strategic planning skills -Demonstrates knowledge of resources and materials and their application -Is an expert on code implications and requirements for several major building/occupancy types -Demonstrated leaders, collaborators and mentors within their respective studio -Proficient with Revit, Word, Excel and other graphics-related programs -Candidates will have a track record of successful sustainable design methods and a long-standing use and familiarity with AIA’s 2030 DDX -Experience with design and implementation, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp or other 3-D modeling programs is preferred -Is an industry expert in major building systems and conveys this knowledge to the team -Built and published track record of exceptional design work in at least one or more of Corgan’s market sectors/areas of practice

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About Corgan

-Transformed architectural design from movie theaters to a global practice. -Iconic projects include JFK Terminal 6, DFW Terminal D, Phoenix Sky Harbor expansions, Microsoft data centers, and Toyota HQ. -Since the late 1970s, led in data-center architecture, establishing expertise in the field. -Notable for innovative workplace design, exemplified by a Sunbelt-inspired Culver City studio.

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