The Design Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of design projects within the organization. This role requires a dynamic individual with a keen eye for detail and a strong ability to manage multidisciplinary teams. The Design Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget, while maintaining the highest quality standards. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, providing regular updates and addressing any concerns promptly.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of design projects within the organization
Manage multidisciplinary teams, ensuring collaboration and communication are effective
Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget
Maintain the highest quality standards throughout the project lifecycle
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders
Provide regular updates to clients and stakeholders and address any concerns promptly
Collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to establish project requirements and objectives
Review Client contracts
Review Client contracts
Review Client design program requirements
Client invoicing and change management
Design budgets and design schedules
Financial reporting and invoicing
Manage outside design consultants as required
Permitting due diligence
Weekly Client and internal design meetings
Ensure quality of overall design
Coordinate and provide technical support during construction
Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with clients, stakeholders, and team members
Excellent collaboration skills to work with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to define project requirements
Working knowledge of industrial building design and construction is required
Proficient in project management software and tools
Ability to analyze and solve complex problems with innovative solutions
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and timelines
Experience in budget management and resource allocation
Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, architecture, or a related field
PE or NCARB certification is preferred
LEED Accreditation preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the design or construction industry
Preferred experience working in the food and/or logistics industries as a manager, architect or engineer.
Experience in design budget estimating and management
Experience project invoicing and tracking
Management of design schedules
Skilled in project meeting planning, hosting and documentation
Familiar with the site and building permitting process
Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar is a plus