Project Design Manager in Las Vegas, Nevada at Blue Heron Companies

Architectural Lead and primary Client contact for all designs. Responsible for effective, high quality, and timely delivery of multiple custom residential design build projects from conception through to completion. This includes the complete (100%) leadership, management, and coordination of all internal and external design and estimating professionals to develop program, create innovative designs, meet client expectations and budget, produce high quality design and construction deliverables in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

Core Responsibilities

Provide support for the coordination and management of all related workflows associated with the delivery of high-quality design and construction deliverables including drawings and specifications, on multiple projects at one time. This includes client interface and collaboration with resource teams; sales, concept design, interior design, construction, professional engineering consultants, production, estimating, purchasing, accounting, project management, construction administration, human resources, building department, and DRC/HOA boards

• Provide support related to AUTOCAD/REVIT drawing production and other document preparation for multiple projects
• Ability to interact professionally with clients throughout design and construction process and ensure that client expectations are met.
• Engineering Consultant contracting and coordination of Internal Architecture deliverables with Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, and Fire Protection construction drawings and specifications
• Site, Zoning, HOA, DRB analysis and oversight for project
• Construction admin; RFI’s and Field bulletin coordination and distribution. Work closely with Construction Manager and engage in periodic field visits
• Technical production skills of Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and 3D models with concept design, interior, and production teams
• Provide Support with developing project budgets in concert with our internal estimating and purchasing departments
• Provide Support with leading the Design Team in permit process and administrative construction administrative duties, including all RFIs, field bulletins, and change orders, ensuring quality construction and adherence
• Strong design, graphic, and verbal presentation skills

• Minimum 2 years residential or hospitality architectural project management experience in an architecture or hands-on homebuilding/construction organization
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Degree in Architecture
• Construction knowledge to understand construction process, terminology and codes
• Knowledge of all applicable building and municipal codes
• Working level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to provide direction, meet timelines and work on multiple project at one time
• Ability to complete tasks and projects on time with accuracy and detail
• Strong work ethic with high level of integrity both in and out of work
• General understanding of construction costs and how to implement value engineering techniques Responsibilities include working side by side in a team environment
• Ability to self-manage project assignments from start to finish
• Responsible for client meeting coordination
• CAD/REVIT/SketchUp knowledge and practice as related to Architectural/Engineering drawings