
Design Manager, Architecture
Ware Malcomb
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Phoenix • Arizona • United States
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About the role
- Oversee project creative process and design management.
- Provide design feedback to advance and solve for project goals and overall quality control.
- Client liaison for design aspect of the projects (in close collaboration with Practice Area Lead or Project Manager).
- Maintain a level of approx. 80% Project Designer responsibilities.
- Assign and schedule design tasks to coordinate with weekly Studio schedule and balance workload.
- Provide input on team's performance evaluations to Studio Manager, Director, or Principal.
- Stay alert for HR issues and discuss them with Studio Manager, Director or Principal and the HR Department.
- Mentor studio members on design delivery process & other aspects of Ware Malcomb services.
- Provide guidance to solve problems in meeting deadlines.
- Mentor and train designers, build a positive, collaborative team.
- Understand WM technology and sustainability initiatives and promote within team.
- Attend interviews and presentations to compete for projects.
- Work with Studio Manager and/or Project Manager to estimate hours, in assistance in proposal development.
- Establish and maintain great client relationships on behalf of Ware Malcomb with assigned clients.
Requirements
- Minimum of 15 years' experience within the field of Architectural Design or Interior Architecture Design
- Experience working on Multifamily projects preferred
- Knowledge of key parameters of various product types for both site design and building design is essential
- Ability to create complete design presentation package is essential
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field
- AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, SketchUp and Revit skills
- Experience presenting to clients
- Knowledge of building codes
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Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Architectural DesignInterior Architecture DesignDesign Presentation PackageBuilding CodesProject DesignDesign ManagementQuality ControlMultifamily ProjectsSustainability InitiativesDesign Delivery Process
Soft Skills
Client LiaisonMentoringTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingPerformance EvaluationWorkload BalancingCommunicationLeadershipPositive Team BuildingDeadline Management
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture