Design Manager - Aviation - Senior

About the role

The Aviation team in San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA is seeking an experienced Design Manager to collaborate with a talented studio of architects and designers in delivering innovative, high-performance design solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of design throughout project scope for large complex architectural projects, including project set-up and entitlements, design and construction administration
• Cook up with Studio Directors, Design Directors, Technical Directors, project team members, clients and other project stakeholders to execute realization of project design goals
• Present design and technical solutions in collaboration with the larger design team
• Lead communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
• Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements
• Aid in the allocation of staff to specific tasks within the overall project scope
• Manage project scheduling, budgets, and Start Smart set up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors and consultants
• Prepare project work-plans and manage a range of team sizes, comprised of architects, interior designers, job captains and consultants
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients; lead client and stakeholder meetings
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the General Contractor / Builder community
• Actively manage, track and be accountable for financial performance of projects
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding process, partner with Project Accountant to support invoicing
• Ensure projects conform to contract requirements
• Manage client expectations, team communication and oversight of consultant coordination
• Actively contribute to office activities, initiatives and learning programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture is preferred
• 15+ years of project experience in an architectural or engineering practice on large complex projects
• Aviation project experience is required
• Excellent project delivery and design management skills
• Experience with Design-build and Progressive Design Build delivery methods is a plus
• Able to accurately assess project status, anticipate problems and proactively make a plan to manage the unexpected in a controlled manner
• Communicate project information in a clear, complete and explicit manner up and down the organization with clients, studio/office leaders, team members and other project stakeholders
• Confident, assertive communicator who has the courage to challenge others, and initiate and drive ideas and solutions forward
• Able to manage and optimize time to ensure projects are executed efficiently and on schedule
• Able to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively to the appropriate team member
• Proficiency in creating workplans, schedule design and production work, manage staffing and managing fees for large complex projects
• Experience with building subconsultant teams including small and local businesses
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; Portfolios will ideally include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus
• Registered architect, or near completion of exams, PMP, DBIA and/or LEED AP are preferred