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Job Description
/DesignAgency is seeking experienced candidates for an immediate opening for the position of Project Manager: Design. DesignAgency relies on the Project Manager: Design to facilitate the entire process of project management including planning, design development, construction documentation, construction administration and project close out. Successful candidates must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, tools and techniques required to meet project requirements and expectations. Project Manager: Design are responsible for managing the scope of work, executing the required work with a team, monitoring the quality of produced work, identifying and mitigating risks, and closing out successful projects.
The Project Manager: Design reports to the Design Director and will be recognized for his or her ability to oversee the design process from start to finish.
This is a hybrid role, based out of our Washington, D.C. studio.
Role and responsibilities
Design
Produce high-quality drawing and documentation sets
Master, apply and comply with relevant codes, regulations and standards
Maintain consistent and high-quality minutes, reports, orders and records
Maintain high-quality documentation practices
Solve technical, materials and construction problems elegantly and effectively
Develop familiarity with site conditions and construction practices
Assist in developing feasibility studies; if required.
Coordinate project schedule milestones within the project’s scope, time and budget while maintaining the Design intent, work quality and client expectations.
Coordinate and communicate the design intent with contractor, structural, MEP & T, and other various consultants.
Coordination or production of specification manual when required.
Prepare and/or coordinate interior design drawing packages
Construction document review (mark-ups) and quality assurance.
Coordinate and collaborate in value engineering process when required.
Attend consultant and construction coordination meetings, conference calls, etc. and relaying info back to Director of Project Management in form of minutes and /or scheduled meetings.
Answering and reviewing RFI's, change orders, shop drawings, site instructions with the assistance when required.
Site administration, visits, meetings, documentation of site progress & condition
Quality control and documentation of deficiencies of site work.
Utilize established standard steps and processes on how to issue and archive drawings and specs.
Leadership
Advise and mentor project designer(s) and technicians
Initiate opportunities to increase the firm’s design capabilities.
Proactively share design knowledge with other team members.
Contribute to the development of systems and processes for improved design, technical quality, or client service.
Create sound relationships with colleagues, clients, contractors, and suppliers, to promote repeat business.
Management
Manage personal and team time to project schedules.
Project scope and budget management.
Quality assurance and risk management.
Act as client and consultant contact throughout the construction documentation and contract administration phases
Responsible for project close out and integration
Assign tasks and schedule deliverables to project designers and technicians that are part of the project team
Qualifications
Interior Design Diploma, Architectural diploma or equivalent
5+ years of interior design industry experience with a wide selection of advanced and various-sized interior design and/or architectural projects
Multi-unit residential and hotel F&B design experience is preferred
Professional experience using Revit required
Working knowledge of sketch-up to translate sketch-up models into working drawings in AutoCAD is beneficial
Understanding of the ADA and IBC building codes
Achievement of professional credentials such as NCIDQ, MAATO, ARIDO, BCIN and LEED will be taken into account in promotion and compensation decisions, and preparatory studies or test costs may be eligible for firm support.
We offer an extremely competitive base salary and the opportunity for growth within the company. If you believe that this could be a perfect fit for you, please send your resume immediately, or if you know the perfect person for this position then feel free to forward this correspondence. All applications will be kept in the strictest of confidence.
Please apply directly on our website for this opportunity. A portfolio is required as part of your application. Please share a link to, or a digital copy of work samples or your portfolio.
Application Details
Please apply directly on our website for this opportunity. A portfolio is required as part of your application. Please share a link to, or a digital copy of work samples or your portfolio.