Design Manager: Owner’s Rep for Complex Projects (Hybrid)

MOCA Systems, Inc.; South Gate (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MOCA Systems, Inc. is seeking a Design Manager to lead design management for large, complex projects in Southern California.

The role supports the owner’s vision across all project phases, from concept to construction, in a hybrid/remote-friendly environment. The position requires coordinating with clients, consultants, architects and contractors, attending design meetings, and delivering robust implementation plans.

Qualifications

• NCARB accredited Bachelor’s degree in architecture and a minimum of six (6) years as a practicing architect involved in planning, design and construction.
• Registered Architect in the State of California and active license desired.
• Other industry accreditations or certifications such as LEED AP, DBIA, PMP or CCM desired.
• Experience in all phases of work required.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution in the delivery of services for a variety of complex projects, including visioning sessions, stakeholder workshops, test-fitting, feasibility studies, conceptual design, programming, master planning, architect and contractor procurement, and design management.
• Fosters a collaborative environment with peers and project teams. Maintain positive and trusted client, consultant, architect and contractor relationships.
• Maintain an open dialogue with the client and its stakeholders for continuous and effective communication and to obtain a common understanding of project status, progress, and expectations.
• Support leadership and the project team to meet the client’s vision and ensure positive outcomes for our clients and their construction projects.
• Supports project leadership to ensure optimal performance on projects assigned. Assist in the execution of approved plans while maintaining proper controls. Reports on progress relative to the established cost, schedule, and quality standards while adhering to project standards.
• Participates in project client and stakeholder meetings and prepare content and meeting minutes.
• Supports leadership in business development proposal response and interview activities.
• Collaborates with leadership in the facilitation of client workshops, developing relevant content and documenting findings.
• Assists in the development of Comprehensive Implementation Plans in collaboration with leadership, to serve as the vision and project guide for the future design and construction teams.
• As an agent of the owner, assists in the management of the design and construction teams to stay in “continuous alignment” with the original vision or implementation plan established at the beginning of the project. Keeps the project leadership and owner apprised of project progress and works with various team members and stakeholders to bring project issues back into alignment with the original comprehensive implementation plan.
• Provide Design Management including working with the project design team to finalize and manage the design process. Attend design meetings and maintain meeting minutes to ensure contract accountability.
• Attend field walks and mock-up reviews to ensure the project is being constructed to the level of quality and craftsmanship required to meet the owner’s expectations.
• Periodic travel, upwards of 25%, to project sites, client offices, and MSI offices to meet with clients and team members.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Deadline-oriented

Client-focused

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture (NCARB accredited)

Tools

Rhino

Enscape

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

MOCA Systems, Inc. is seeking a Design Manager to lead design management for large, complex projects in Southern California.

The role supports the owner’s vision across all project phases, from concept to construction, in a hybrid/remote-friendly environment. The position requires coordinating with clients, consultants, architects and contractors, attending design meetings, and delivering robust implementation plans.