Senior Design Manager (Owner's Representative / Architect)

Location/Work Arrangement: Hybrid - Irvine, CA / Orange County Area

About the Role

The Senior Design Manager will lead the envisioning and design management of large, complex construction projects through all phases of work including project definition, procurement, design, pre-construction, bid/award, and construction. They will envision, plan, evaluate, and maintain oversight over the planning, programming, and design work to successfully deliver a project that meets the client’s goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Leads the execution in the delivery of services for a variety of complex projects, including services such as visioning sessions, stakeholder workshops, test-fitting, feasibility studies, conceptual design, programming, master planning, architect and contractor procurement, and design management.
• Fosters a collaborative environment by taking an active role in leadership with the architect and the contractor teams.
• Maintains positive and trusted client, consultant, architect, and contractor relationships.
• Maintains an open dialogue with the client and its stakeholders for continuous and effective communication and to obtain a common understanding of project status, progress, and expectations.
• Guides the team to meet the client’s vision and ensures positive outcomes for our clients and their construction projects.
• Mentors project personnel for assigned projects.
• Ensures optimal performance on projects assigned. Executes approved plans while maintaining proper controls. Manages and reports on progress relative to the established cost, schedule, and quality standards while adhering to project standards.
• Participates in and leads project meetings as the primary day-to-day representative of the MOCA project team.
• Supports leadership in business development activities including client meetings, proposal development, networking events, and project interviews and necessary preparations.
• Supports leadership in the development of proposals and responses for assigned projects. Assists in writing key sections of proposals and assembling content into cohesive proposal documents, ensuring all proposal materials adhere to company standards.
• Provides leadership and supervision of project staff ensuring adherence to company policy/procedures. Oversees staff development, performance management, and team motivation initiatives of direct reports.
• Collaborates with leadership in the performance of projects assigned. Actively participates in the planning of proposals, fees, and project execution plans, and developing strategies for executing and supporting the work.
• Collaborates with leadership in the facilitation of client workshops, developing relevant content, and documenting findings.
• Crafts Comprehensive Implementation Plans in collaboration with leadership, to serve as the vision and project guide for the future design and construction teams.
• As an agent of the owner, leads the design and construction teams to stay in “continuous alignment” with the original vision or implementation plan established at the beginning of the project. Keeps the owner apprised of project progress and works with various team members and stakeholders to bring project issues back into alignment with the original comprehensive implementation plan.
• Provides Design Management oversight including working with the project design team to finalize and manage the design process. Attends all design meetings and maintains meeting minutes to ensure contract accountability. Attends field walks and mock-up reviews to ensure the project is being constructed to the level of quality and craftsmanship required to meet the owner’s expectations.
• Periodic travel, upwards of 25%, to project sites, client offices, and MSI offices to meet with clients and team members.

Requirements

• NCARB accredited Bachelor’s degree in architecture and a minimum of eight (8) years as a practicing architect including the management of a team involved in planning and design.
• Registered Architect in the State of California and active license preferred.
• Other industry accreditations or certifications such as LEED AP, DBIA, PMP, or CCM desired.
• Design Management experience required.
• Significant experience in design phases of work required.

Skills

• Organizational and project management skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.
• Ability to implement and execute vision and goals.
• Ability to prioritize work and successfully meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop a pipeline directly or indirectly by using multiple market and customer resources.
• Ability to set priorities and work in a group environment or independently.
• Client-focused and detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage staff of different disciplines to produce results on time and within budget.
• Strong communication skills to brief leaders.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Working knowledge of design software including Rhino, Enscape, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Bluebeam Revu.
• Proposal development, support, and writing skills.

About MOCA Systems, Inc.

MOCA Systems, Inc. (MSI) is a leading services and software provider for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. MSI delivers innovative solutions to Owners, Engineers, Architects, and Contractors working on some of the world’s largest, most complex construction projects. A profitable firm with offices across the United States and partners around the globe, MSI’s services and technology offerings ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget and fulfill all Owner expectations.

Pay

Hiring range: $145,000 - $160,000