Urban Design Project Manager

Smith Gee Studio; Tennessee; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Gee Studio, a creative and collaborative firm, is seeking a Senior Urban Designer II with a strong background in project management and urban design to contribute to impactful public and private sector projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and a passion for sustainable design and community engagement, thriving in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plans

Dog-friendly workplace

Casual workplace culture

Karaoke parties

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in urban design required.
• Proficient in design and rendering tools.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex projects from conception to completion.
• Prepare designs and deliverables within project budgets.
• Develop project schedules and work plans.

Skills

Project Management

Design Expertise

Technical Skills

Collaboration

Sustainability

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Community/Urban Planning, or Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

InDesign

SketchUp

Job description

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Senior Urban Designer II at Smith Gee Studio

Smith Gee Studio is seeking a passionate Project Manager to join our top-notch team of smart, creative, and fun people. We are looking for a collaborative partner to join us in driving innovation and creativity that makes a meaningful impact on the world. The candidate would assist us with both public and private sector projects, including large-scale master planning, urban design, design guidelines, entitlements, form-based codes, and the like. The ideal candidate will have strong project management, design expertise, and technical skills, ideally with 8+ years of experience in urban design. Smith Gee Studio’s collaborative culture is a big reason for our success and the candidate should have the ability to thrive within a team environment. The candidate should have a fundamental understanding of smart growth principles, traditional neighborhood design, urban development, zoning standards, and sustainable design. We pride ourselves in the ability to design plans that are both innovative and realistic.Our designs consider building systems, building codes, local codes, policies, and development standards. The ideal candidate will share our enthusiasm and commitment to high-quality place-making/urban design, community engagement, and sustainable design and will be skilled at quickly adapting to the shifting needs of our clients. We are seeking a team member who isCOLLABORATIVE, ENGAGED, VISIONARY, INCLUSIVEand conducts themselves with utmostINTEGRITY.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex scope from conception to completion
• Lead the design and drawing process for both large- and small-scale projects
• Collaborate with diverse groups of people on various teams
• Prepare designs and deliverables within project budgets and goals
• Learn and apply local codes and standards, including those of Metro Nashville
• Develop project schedules, work plans, budgets, and proposals
• Prepare entitlement applications and related graphics
• Coordinate with all Team Members – colleagues, sub-consultants, vendors, stakeholders
• Coordinate, build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, consultants, vendors, and staff
• Monitors and tracks project progress, invoicing, and budget to meet goals and deadlines

Qualifications, Position Knowledge, Skills, and

Abilities:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Community/Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a closely related field; advanced degree a plus
• Proven experience in urban planning and development issues
• Ability to fully communicate all aspects of design and mentor team members
• Proficiency in design and rendering tools (e.g., hand drawing, Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp, AutoCAD)
• Self-motivated with solid organizational skills
• Ability to lead and facilitate community outreach processes and other presentations
• Capability to manage team members and coordinate all aspects of project workflow
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills

About Smith Gee Studio

Collaboration, Community, and Exceptional Design. You’ll find them in everything we do — from our projects, to our office culture, to our passion for making improvements in our communities. Our work environment is a key to our success. It’s a collaborative, creative, trusting and fun atmosphere, where people are given plenty of opportunities to grow their skills and take on greater responsibility. We are always interested in meeting motivated, detail-oriented people who share our passion for creating great places to live, work and play. We offer competitive salaries and a full range of benefits including healthcare, 401(k) plans, a dog-friendly, casual workplace and karaoke parties. Basically, we love what we do, and that’s a big reason why our clients love what we do for them.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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