Design Project Manager

Southern Veterinary Partners; Birmingham; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing network of animal hospitals as a Design Project Manager, where you will lead innovative design projects and collaborate with diverse teams to ensure high-quality results. In this role, you will manage multiple projects, coordinate with architects and contractors, and contribute to the development of new design standards. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment recognized for its commitment to healthcare excellence. If you are passionate about design and want to make a meaningful impact on veterinary care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health, dental + vision insurance

401K with company match

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Telemedicine

Generous paid time off

Discounted veterinary care

Upward mobility and growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Online discount platform

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in architecture with a focus on front-end design.
• Strong design skills and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Sketchup.

Responsibilities

• Manage various aspects of design including floor plans and design standards.
• Coordinate architectural projects with external teams and stakeholders.
• Negotiate with vendors to ensure projects are on time and within budget.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Sketchup

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture

Job description

Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) is a veterinarian-owned and managed network of more than 450 animal hospitals with the common goal of providing the highest quality and personalized care to pets. SVP is hiring a hyper-organized Design Project Manager to join our rapidly growing company and Real Estate Development Team in Birmingham, Alabama. The Design Project Manager will work cross-functionally with hospital leadership, architects, contractors, internal construction manager, and other stakeholders as necessary. The Design Project Manager will be responsible for managing important project deliverables to ensure the entire team is successful in delivering on-time and on-budget delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage, produce and facilitate various aspects of preliminary design and overall design standards including initial schematic floor plans, exterior design concepts, standard materials and finishes, standard equipment and specifications, etc.
• Coordinate details of architectural projects with outside architectural production teams including review of drawings, specs, and deliverables
• Work closely with the Senior Construction Manager to consistently explore new design ideas and standards, including evaluation and recommendation of design solutions.
• Help design, draw, and manage new conceptual design ideas and innovations including renderings and graphics.
• Assist in-house construction team with review of RFI's, submittals and other clarifications as needed
• Multi-project management with full responsibility for site survey coordination, schematic design, construction documents, and permitting.
• Interact with Real Estate Development Team to resolve issues regarding design, engineering, and construction
• Collaborate with stakeholders to discuss and resolve problems, including work procedures and construction/design issues
• Strong ability to negotiate with vendors and hold them accountable for delivering projects on time and on budget, and within SVP’s quality standards
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with our front-line teams
• Attend weekly meetings with contractor & architects to discuss status of all existing projects
• Ability to travel periodically
• Birmingham, AL or remote work location

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture preferred
• 5+ years of experience in the architecture field, preferably with a focus on front-end design
• Strong design skills with proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup and the Adobe Creative suite
• Ability to communicate ideas graphically in a quick and efficient manner, particularly related to preliminary and schematic design levels
• Experience producing and marking up construction drawings
• Excellent graphic, verbal and written communication skills with a teamwork mentality
• Ability to multi-task and delegate to other team members
• Precise attention to detail

Benefits

Work with an organization recognized as #1 in Healthcare by Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces in 2024

• Online discount platform
• Collaborative team of people who live out our WAG values (work together, amaze, grow)
• Competitive salary
• Health, dental + vision insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and telemedicine
• Upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Generous paid time off and company-wide holidays
• Discounted veterinary care for your four-legged family members
• An opportunity to make a valuable impact on over 400 veterinary hospitals nationwide