Architecture Design Manager- Japanese Speaking

Gray AES; Fullerton (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray AES is seeking an Architecture Design Manager who speaks Japanese to join our team remotely or at our Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, Lexington, KY or Fullerton, CA offices.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree or have seven years of related experience, with solid proficiency in Revit and strong communication skills. Travel and overtime may be required in this fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or technical college; or seven years related experience and/or training.
• Must possess basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and Revit applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Review design proposal criteria and facilitate preparation of proposal documents for use by construction personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Provide research regarding the project design, along with applicable code and regulatory requirements.
• Consult with customer to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepare information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, and equipment.
• Prepare the layout of project and integrate engineering elements into unified design for customer review and approval.
• Responsible for QA/QC of design documents for all design disciplines including review of documents by technicians, sub-consultants and subcontractors.
• Prepare and administer design contracts with customer and/or sub-consultants.
• Facilitate design reviews and presentation of current design documents for customer review and approval.
• Coordinate design activities with customers and Gray AES sub-consultants.
• Facilitate preparation of schematic, design development, and construction documents and manage construction administration activities.
• Develop a design schedule and estimate of AE/C costs for projects.
• Monitor project design activities to ensure compliance with Gray AES standards and procedures.
• Manage all administrative tasks related to design for the project.
• Manage all costs related to design activities to ensure cost control.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Revit

Job description

Gray AES is looking for an Architecture Design Manager- Japanese Speaking to join our team Remotely or in their Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX or Lexington, KY or Fullerton, CA office.

Responsibilities

Why Gray AES?

Gray is a family-owned, fully integrated global service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, digital, equipment manufacturing, and real estate services. Deeply rooted in EAC services, Gray serves both domestic and international customers across our core markets: Food & Beverage , Manufacturing , Automotive , Distribution , Mission Critical , and Commercial . At Gray, our purpose is to make a positive difference in people's lives and build a better future.

Gray AES, the professional services arm of Gray, is a top-ranked firm offering architecture, engineering, and automation services across the globe. Made up of multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and project managers, these collaborative teams work every day to provide unique, customized solutions for our customers. It’s the spirit of our people – the passion, commitment, and a great team environment – that makes our company a great place to work.

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Who We Want…

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; degree from a technical college; or minimum of seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail and Revit applications. May require knowledge of applications specific to the project assigned. Must also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray AES is the place for you.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

What we expect…

• Review design proposal criteria and facilitate preparation of proposal documents for use by construction personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Provide research regarding the project design, along with applicable code and regulatory requirements.
• Consults with customer to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, and equipment.
• Prepares the layout of project and integrates engineering elements into unified design for customer review and approval.
• Responsible for quality assurance and quality control of design documents for all design disciplines including but not limited to review of documents prepared by Architectural Technicians, sub-consultants and design-build subcontractors.
• Prepare and administer design contracts with the customer and/or sub-consultants.
• Facilitate design reviews and presentation of current design documents for customer review and approval.
• Coordinates design activities with customers and Gray AES sub-consultants.
• Facilitate the preparation of schematic, design development, and construction documents and manages construction administration activities for the project.
• Develop a design schedule and estimate of A/E costs for projects.
• Monitor project design activities to assure compliance with Gray AES standards and procedures.
• Manage all administrative tasks related to design for the project.
• Manage all costs related to design activities to ensure accurate cost control.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear. They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision.

Frequently in a normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. May be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives and vibrations. Noise level on the job site is normally moderate to loud. Overtime will be required. Some travel will be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise 1 to 3 team members such as Architectural Technicians and Assistant Design Managers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training team members, planning, assigning, and directing work; provides

input for appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EEO Disclaimer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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