Project Design Manager

About InSite Property Group:

InSite Property Group is in search of a Project Design Manager to spearhead initiatives within our distinguished in-house design team. We require a professional adept at strategizing and executing design visions in our dynamic real estate environment. In this role, you won't just be managing design processes; you'll be navigating the intricate junctions of architecture, design, and real estate development. Being a part of our integrated developer team means actively engaging in and influencing a comprehensive spectrum of project phases, surpassing the conventional scope of architecture.

Objective:

As the Design Manager, your role goes beyond traditional expectations. Within our comprehensive development framework, you're responsible for the critical task of harmonizing design goals with execution from many different perspectives. We strive to implement design critical thinking at every phase of the process. Your expertise becomes essential, spanning from the intricacies of acquisition to the strategic considerations of long-term asset ownership. Your responsibilities are to foster an effective collaboration with varied teams, maintain project timelines and budgets, and control the high-quality standards synonymous with InSite's developments.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Foster ongoing communication with clients and the design team, updating on progress and requisite alterations.
• Formulate and maintain a project schedule aligning with optimal resource allocation.
• Independently, as well as collaboratively with staff designers and drafters, craft architectural designs, plans, exhibits and models
• Monitor project expenses and modify the budget as needed.
• Streamline subcontractor timetables for multiple concurrent projects.
• Scrutinize design and construction documents, ensuring on-site adherence to specifications.
• Oversee contract and subcontract administration.
• Secure all mandatory permits and project-centric licenses.
• Guide superintendents by analyzing reports, addressing queries, and rectifying identified deficiencies.
• Direct daily operations of several projects, either personally or in a supervisory capacity.
• Manage daily interactions with clients, meeting expectations directly or via supervisory avenues.
• Accurately predict revenue, profitability, and project expenses.
• Provide comprehensive project reports, both internally and externally, using project management tools.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and minimize disruptions to schedules and budgets due to project scope alterations.
• Facilitate the submittal review process among subcontractors, suppliers, and the design team.
• Oversee project personnel, including superintendents, assistant superintendents, project engineers, and estimators as necessary.
• Possess a holistic understanding of all managerial roles and demonstrate competency in each.

Additional Duties:

• Willingness to travel to site locations.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends when required.
• Undertake other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5-10 years in direct management of diverse workplace design and construction projects.
• Bachelor's or higher in project management, architectural/design, construction, or equivalent experience.
• Profound knowledge of corporate design and build standards, coupled with experience liaising with procurement, cost, legal, and internal departments.
• Preferred experience in Tech TI construction, encompassing workplace design, strategy, FF&E, lighting, acoustics, technology, MEP system, and furniture systems.
• Familiarity with Revit, Sketchup, and other creative design software.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an aptitude for influencing and building solid stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency in various computer applications, including spreadsheet, text-editing, design, and project management tools.
• Passion and skill to create both aesthetically and functionally relevant designs.
• Capability to foster a positive team environment, encouraging team members to fulfill commitments and objectives.
• Strong ability to multitask and coordinate diverse activities and teams under pressure.
• Proficient in client relationship management techniques to manage intricate client situations and gather feedback for service enhancement.
• Passion for Design, systems thinking, and ability to challenge traditional process.

Physical Prerequisites:

• Extensive periods spent seated at a desk, working on computer systems.
• Travel
• Regular site visits walking on site for extended periods of time, climbing stairs, ladders and being mobile onsite.

InSite provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

InSite Property Group complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources, InSite Property Group.

Salary : $75 - $125