Architecture Sr. Design Manager- Japanese Speaking

Responsibilities

• Review design proposal criteria and facilitate preparation of proposal documents for use by construction personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Provide research regarding the project design, along with applicable code and regulatory requirements.
• Consults with customer to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, and equipment.
• Prepares the layout of project and integrates engineering elements into unified design for customer review and approval.
• Responsible for quality assurance and quality control of design documents for all design disciplines including but not limited to review of documents prepared by Architectural Technicians, sub-consultants and design-build subcontractors.
• Prepare and administer design contracts with the customer and/or sub-consultants.
• Facilitate design reviews and presentation of current design documents for customer review and approval.
• Coverage design activities with customers and Gray AES sub-consultants.
• Facilitate the preparation of schematic, design development, and construction documents and manages construction administration activities for the project.
• Develop a design schedule and estimate of A/E costs for projects.
• Monitor project design activities to assure compliance with Gray AES standards and procedures.
• Manage all administrative tasks related to design for the project.
• Manage all costs related to design activities to ensure accurate cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; degree from a technical college; or minimum of seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail and AutoCad applications. May require knowledge of applications specific to the project assigned.
• Must also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.