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Design Manager – Critical Facilities
| Company | Gensler |
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| Location | Seattle, WA, USA |
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| Salary | $110000 – $160000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Architecture or related field
- 15+ years of related experience, managing projects and teams
- Must have Critical Facilities experience; completed data center projects
- Knowledge of building materials, specifications and construction techniques specific to core and shell architecture is required
- Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning, accessibility, and generally knowledgeable in jurisdictional processes is required
- Extensive experience in construction document preparation, including detailing and field observation
- Essential knowledge of engineering disciplines in coordinating highly technical infrastructure heavy projects
Responsibilities
- Implement one or more client projects through the leadership of project teams; provide leadership to clients and teams by communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule
- Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors, and contractors
- Prepare project proposals and negotiate contracts and fees; bid projects to multiple general contractors
- Track and manage financial performance of projects for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, change orders, billings, and collections)
- Manage the full project lifecycle, including estimating, bidding, project kick-off, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, and project close-out
- Collaborate with project team members on design solutions and documentation
- Guide the project team in documentation and pricing through construction
- Resolve complex technical and design issues to ensure project success
- Manage project specifications to align with design intent and project requirements
- Communicate with consultants and authorities having jurisdiction to coordinate approvals and compliance with regulations
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional license or certification preferred
- Experience negotiating project scope, fees, managing project financial performance, and ensuring fiscal responsibility for projects
- Experience with project management software, such as MS Project, a plus
- Strong Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office experience desired. AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, VRay also beneficial
