Design Manager

Description

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance