Design Project Manager

Job Title: Design Project Manager

Location: KPG Corporate Office

Department: Design

Reports To: Director of Architecture

Salary: $90,000 plus Corporate Bonus Structure and Full Benefits Package

About Us:

At Kittle Property Group, we're dedicated to excellence, innovation, and community commitment. We believe in fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our mission of creating exceptional living spaces.

Position Summary:

We're seeking a skilled Design Project Manager to ensure cost-effective and high-quality design through the preparation of comprehensive construction documents for new projects. This role involves managing third-party design contracts and coordinating the design efforts across structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and landscape vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and manage project design drawings, aligning with architectural parameters and program documents.

- Lead weekly project meetings and periodic reviews to maintain project timelines.

- Provide design drawings for preliminary cost estimation and finalize construction documents for obtaining permits.

- Coordinate with external consultants for engineering services, ensuring seamless integration across all project facets.

- Stay abreast of current building practices and materials, suggesting improvements as needed.

- Maintain organized project files and up-to-date design manuals.

- Address requests for information and architectural instructions promptly.

- Attend and document project meetings, site visits, and frame walks.

- Collaborate with pre-construction, construction, and property management teams as required.

- Maintain professional licenses and certifications through ongoing education.

- Contribute to the standardization efforts within the design department.

Qualifications:

- At least 8 years of design experience in multifamily, residential, and wood construction.

- Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited program.

- Architect license and/or NCARB certification preferred.

- Proficient in architectural plan and specification development.

- Knowledgeable in construction practices and building codes.

- Advanced skills in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.

- Understanding of construction budgets, estimates, and procedures.

- Strong communication, analytical, and reasoning skills.

- Ability to travel up to 25% for project site visits.

Join us at Kittle Property Group, where your expertise will drive the creation of innovative living spaces. Apply today and be part of a team that values excellence and community focus.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:                 Design Project Manager

DEPARTMENT:           Design

REPORTS TO:             Director of Architecture

SUPERVISES:              None

FLSA STATUS:            Exempt

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Supports the organization's mission and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect of personalization, commitment to our community, accountability, and ownership.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible and accountable for cost effective design through preparation of complete, thorough, and timely construction documents for new projects. This includes oversight of third-party design contracts and design coordination of structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and landscape vendors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop project design drawings for assigned projects in accordance with Architect’s design parameters and program documents provided by development.
• Oversee weekly project meetings and scheduled periodic reviews.
• Provide project design drawings needed for accurate preliminary cost estimating by pre-construction department.
• Provide accurate final construction documents to secure all required building permits and complete buy-out by the purchasing department.
• Coordinate outside consulting (i.e. civil, landscape, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing) engineering services as required.
• Work with civil design representatives as needed.
• Study and investigate the most current building practices, designs and materials used in the market and make recommendations to the director as appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain current product specifications and design manuals for assigned projects.
• Keep all files and drawings organized and up to date in both physical and electronic libraries.
• Review, and take action on requests for information, architectural supplemental instructions, and submittals for assigned projects.
• Attend as well as compile and distribute notes for all project meetings, reviews, site visits, and frame walks on assigned projects.
• Work with pre-construction and construction staff as needed.
• Work with property management staff as needed.
• Maintain all professional licenses and certifications through required continuing education.
• Participation in standardization efforts in the design department.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 8 years design experience in multifamily, residential, and wood construction preferred.
• Minimum 4-year Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited degree program.
• Architect license in a U.S jurisdiction and/or NCARB certification preferred.
• Ability to design and write all facets of architectural plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of general construction practices and national, state and local building codes.
• Knowledge of general residential mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems.
• Ability to fully utilize computer aided design program(s) and specific construction related computer software programs.
• Language Skills - Ability to read, write, interpret, analyze, and communicate the most complex documents. Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries and questions. Ability to effectively write speeches and persuade others using innovative techniques or style.
• Math Skills - Ability to work with concepts such as probability, statistical inference and fundamentals of geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to situations
• Reasoning Skills - Ability to apply principles and logical of scientific thinking or a wide range of intellectual and practical issues. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (scientific equations, graphs, etc.) and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables
• Computer Skills – Advance experience with Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office
• General understanding of construction budgets, estimates, bidding and buyout, and associated procedures.

TRAVEL:

• 25% or less (one to two days per month for project site visits)

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Continuing education required for maintaining professional licenses and certifications.
• Ongoing professional development.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Rarely stands or walks.
• Regularly sits, must talk and hear.
• Close vision is required.
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) is required.