Senior Designer at HLB in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Job Description:

Supports and/or manages the work of 1 or more team members, is a project manager, has some input on relevant (local) office decisions, and is becoming a leader in their respective office. As a designer, taking the design intent and turning it into the work product. 20% designer, 80% project manager.

Achieving Results - Project Responsibilities

Reviews monthly fee drafts with Project Manager/Associate/Principal
Understands how to apply authorized scope of work to tasks and meet deadlines
Manages agendas, meeting minutes, and regular project status communications
Develops technical skills appropriate to area of expertise and continually improves skills and knowledge through supplemental education, seminars, etc.
Capable of full delivery of a project from start to finish with team / ownership of all associated tasks, but does this with the guidance of an Associate or Principal
Supports and assists in managing the team to produce work efficiently and profitably
Creating labor hour budgets for projects relative to work they have generated or as needed

Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
Reviews deliverables prior to issue based on QA/QC procedures
Exhibits expertise or desire to specialize in a specific lighting project type or application and manages those types of projects (Practice Leader Group - PLG)

Working with Clients - Client Responsibilities

Develops good client and/or related business relationships resulting in client satisfaction and continued loyalty from that client
Enhance HLB's value to the client and promote the firm
Uses communication tools to manage client expectations

Working with Teammates and Managers - Management Responsibilities

Exhibits flexibility and cooperation with teammates
Manage and / or support team effectively
Manages their work and shows ability to prioritize time of others in the team
Starting to understand good framework for resolving issues
Interfaces among the principals, design/technical staff and business team as needed
Has a leadership role in office-wide coordination of resources and staff

HLB's Corporate Culture and Values - Responsibilities to HLB initiatives

Participation in and contribution to procedures and environment that are in the best interest of the firm
Participation in recruiting and retaining efforts
Represents the firm in a professional manner
Participation in Designing Our Future/HLB 10:10 Vision, C2Q initiatives
Reinforce HLB values - Artistry, Curiosity, Balance, Integrity, Legacy
Looks for opportunities to collaborate with other HLB offices on project, DOF, business workgroup avenues in a meaningful way