Design Manager

Holland Residential LLC; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland Partner Group in Oakland, CA seeks a Design Manager to lead design-build projects, with emphasis on programming, design, quality control, and budget alignment with project vision.

The role partners with stakeholders, drives ESG and best practices, coordinates with consultants, manages FF&E and finishes, and supports construction through permits, RFIs, and submittals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in architectural consulting or multi-family design including garden, mid-rise and high-rise construction.
• Experience with mixed-use buildings, interiors, site design and construction document production administration.
• Ability to lead teams in a Design Build environment and coordinate with consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design and technical reviews, input on layout, units, programming, constructability and coordination.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders during design and construction phases.
• Support ESG goals and best practices across projects.
• Prepare and review yield studies and manage consultant scopes, budgets, and fees.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to project teams and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

Sketchup

Job description

Northern California Regional Office
Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Salary range: the base pay range for this position is $105,0000 - $160,000 per year, plus bonus potential. An employee's placement within the pay range will be based on several factors including relevant experience, education, and geographic location.

Work location: the individual selected for this role may be based in one of the following operating regions, Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Oakland, CA; Denver, CO; Seattle, WA; Vancouver, WA.

The Design Manager is responsible for supporting all phases of the design-build delivery process, with a focus on programming, design, quality control, budget, and best practices. This role leads project design and technical reviews and partners with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project vision, function, aesthetic, and financial goals, and contributes to the evolution of design services best practices in accordance with Holland Partner Group's Core Values.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead project design and technical reviews, give detailed input on layout, units, programming, constructability, detailing, coordination, code, accessibility and sustainability, promoting Holland best practices and ensuring alignment with project vision, function, aesthetic, and financial goals.
• Partner with internal stakeholders throughout the design and construction phases, attending regular design meetings, facilitating design studies, and offering early input on constructability and long-term impacts, supporting alignment with project goals and Holland best practices.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement best practices aligned with Holland's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.
• Prepare and review yield studies, supporting project teams throughout the project pursuit phase.
• Review consultant scopes, schedules, budgets, and fee proposals and support project teams with the management of design professionals.
• Support project teams with the resolution of complex design challenges.
• Provide support to project teams during construction to help meet overall goals and schedule, including site visits, permitting assistance, code interpretation, Request for Information (RFI) and Submittal reviews, and subcontractor question responses.
• Serve as a general resource across the organization for code, accessibility, ESG, design, and project management best practices, supporting knowledge sharing across teams.
• Collaborate with project teams on the creative direction for new development projects, ensuring alignment with market trends, best practices, and the evolving Holland brand. Review and advise on all aspects of interior design, including consultant selection and management, finish selections, design quality, FF&E, secondary furnishings, and arts packages.
• Manage and provide input on the delivery of final project accessibility reliance and property condition assessments, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external consultants as needed.
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of internal design and technical resources, including Holland design guidelines, best practices, lessons learned, unit libraries, and templates, communicating updates and providing guidance to ensure effective team use.
• Support key departmental and company initiatives, including ESG, GRESB, prototype development, process improvement, technology implementation, resource creation, asset management, design innovation, and standards updates.
• Drive corporate-level Construction and Development ESG efforts, partnering with project teams to implement ESG best practices and overseeing the completion of annual GRESB development reporting.
• Facilitate company-wide communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Build and maintain relationships with key design consultants to enhance communication, streamline processes, and share lessons learned across projects and regions.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to project teams and to departmental subordinates.
• Represent Holland Partner Group in a professional manner at all times.
• Perform all other duties as directed and assist the overall team effort.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.

Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in architectural consulting or multi-family design involving garden, mid-rise and high-rise construction including experience with mixed use buildings, interiors, site design and construction document production administration required. Success in a relevant Holland position may be considered in lieu of some experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Expert knowledge of multifamily design and construction processes, including architectural design, site planning and reading and interpreting construction documents, specifications reports and contracts.
• Strong understanding of building and zoning codes, accessibility, construction sequencing, constructability and operational issues and how details relate to the whole project.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building science, energy codes and sustainability.
• Ability to effectively prioritize competing demands under challenging time frames.
• Ability to evaluate the performance and quality of deliverables from Holland's design consultants.
• Ability to meet timelines, milestones, and deliverables in a timely manner.
• Ability to support and lead teams in a Design Build work environment.
• Exceptional communication and active-listening skills, including written, graphical, and verbal.
• Ability to think critically and creatively and execute sound judgment.
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, flexible, responsible, and resourceful.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees while inspiring respect and credibility, and to mentor and advise when appropriate.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to command a mastery of company used software such as Procore, Bluebeam and others.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup and others.
• Execute assigned tasks and responsibilities using technology tools per Holland's best practices.

Attendance: This full-time position is exempt and requires the ability to be present and available during business hours to meet company and department needs. Additional hours or flexible schedule may be required.

This position also requires:

• Occasional travel and overnight stays.
• Ability to lift or move up to twenty (20) pounds.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Fluency in English both verbally and non-verbally.

Benefits: Holland is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, with enrollment eligibility beginning first day of the month following date of hire, that includes health care benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA), income replacement (Long-term Disability) and retirement savings through our 401(k), including employer match. Supplemental benefits are also available (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Short-term Disability, Commuter FSA) and we are proud to offer our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer Paid Time Off (PTO) and state mandated Paid Sick Leave, paid holidays, the opportunity for our employees to get involved in their communities using Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and a generous Sabbatical after every 5 years of service. There are also opportunities to share in the success of the company through our profit share programs.

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