Senior Design Manager

Cumming Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead the Design and Engineering phases of high-profile projects in Los Angeles. This role involves collaborating with prestigious clients, ensuring design excellence, and managing project planning in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in architecture or engineering, with a minimum of ten years of experience in elite firms. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will shape iconic structures and make a significant impact in the construction management field.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in elite architecture or engineering firms.
• Strong understanding of design and development processes for high-rise buildings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Design and Engineering phases of large projects.
• Collaborate with clients and consultants for design excellence.
• Monitor project planning and design status.

Skills

Project Management

Design Excellence

Client Service

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Master's Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Job description

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are currently hiring a Senior Design Manager to focus on overseeing the Design and Engineering phases of a large, high-profile project in Los Angeles, CA. Experienced Project Architects or Engineers from leading large Architecture or Engineering firms with strong client and organizational skills are ideal candidates. This position will be based in downtown Los Angeles and is a great opportunity to join a leading Construction Management firm.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Design and Project Management in a fast-paced demanding environment, collaborating closely with prestigious clients and consultants to deliver design excellence.
2. Collaborate with staff to manage planning and pre-design activities such as feasibility studies, space utilization studies, and project chartering.
3. Lead development through the Programming, Concept, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, and Construction Administration phases employing meetings, workshops, reviews, and site work to ensure complete and coordinated documentation and execution.
4. Demonstrate comprehensive experience in the design, engineering, and building process.
5. Establish and follow an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the design meets the overall goals and objectives for each project.
6. Monitor project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations, and updates.
7. Take ownership of responsibilities with a hands-on approach, attentive to strategy and detail.
8. Leverage strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide attentive client service and effectively address complex issues and situations.
9. Demonstrate strong personal initiative, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.
10. Create management deliverables including presentations, reports, tables, minutes, logs.
11. Use knowledge and understanding of construction methods, materials, and sequences.
12. Maintain consistent on-site presence for active construction projects.
13. Develop rigorous analyses and reviews of developing design and engineering documents.
14. Collaborate in the successful cost and schedule management of the project.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering is required. A Master's degree is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in elite architecture or engineering firms on medium to large scale projects. Prior experience with public works projects is preferred. Detailed understanding and experience in the design and development process of high-rise commercial buildings, as well as construction methods, materials, and sequences. Experience with seismic elements of projects.

Certification: Licensed Architect in the State of California is required.

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