Senior Design Manager

Webcor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Webcor, a leader in design/build, is seeking a Technical Project Architect to lead the technical and design process from Design Development through Construction and Occupancy. You will collaborate with the Owner’s Design Architect to deliver comprehensive design documentation and ensure the project meets quality standards and client objectives.

The role requires a Licensed Architect with 10+ years of experience in design development, consultant management, and construction oversight.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect with at least 10 years of industry experience as a technical architect.
• Proven experience in technical design development and managing design consultants.
• Prior experience managing construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical and design process from Design Development through Construction and Occupancy.
• Partner with the Owner’s Design Architect to provide design documentation throughout the project.
• Coordinate with BIM/VDC teams and provide technical guidance for bids and tenders.
• Ensure effective communication between Designers, Construction team, and client representatives.

Skills

Structured thinking

Team leadership

Strategic communication

Independent professional view

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Licensed Architect

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Webcor is expanding its Design/Build services by including design professionals who are self-motivated to develop our Owners’ design needs. The Technical Project Architect is responsible for the technical demands of facilitating project documentation and the permitting process while adhering to Webcor’s quality standards and client satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with the project Owner’s Design Architect to provide design documentation throughout the development of the project.
• Lead the technical and design process of the project from Design Development through Construction and Occupancy
• Work with the Project Executive/Director and Design Manager to provide overall design documentation leadership on the project.
• Ensures communication between Designers, the Construction team, and the client representatives.
• Act as an advocate for the Owner’s design requirements amongst the overall design build team, working to bring the designer’s and builder’s efforts together for the project to achieve the Owner’s business objectives for the project.
• Coordinate with the 3D BIM and VDC teams through the project design documentation development.
• Provide technical guidance, planning and logistical information for bids and tenders.

Technical Skills and Knowledge Required

• Ability to think in a highly structured manner along all design disciplines while also having the required creativity to develop specialized solutions and anticipating potential challenges and opportunities.
• Enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team environment while keeping an independent professional view on the design.
• Proficiency in electronic programs including Microsoft Office, Excel, Bluebeam, AutoCAD and Revit. An understanding of 3D BIM modeling is encouraged but not required.

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to effectively lead, manage and mentor staff.
• Ability to clearly defines goals, understands audiences, manages productive meetings, manages and builds team morale.
• Strategic communication skills. Ability to address an audience of various sizes and effectively communicate his/her message and ideas Ability to write clear and concise thoughts in a professional manner.
• Strategic decision quality and use of sound judgement.
• Advanced customer focus and the ability to work cohesively with many constituents

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Licensed Architect with at least 10 years of industry experience as a technical architect.
• Proven experience in technical design development and managing design consultants and effective design documentation (Architectural, Structural, MEP/ HVAC etc.) and other relevant trades.
• Prior experience managing construction projects is preferred

Range of base pay is $175,050-$192,550. Actual pay is based on individual skill level and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk, hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud

This is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. Webcor is AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Webcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.