CA Corp Construction and Design Manager

Responsible for optimizing commercial physical spaces through layout planning, space requirement analysis, and coordination with tenants and departments. Manages project timelines, budgets, and the design/permitting process for tenant improvements and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned project(s) including the project timeline and budget
• Tenant Improvement Space Planning
• Programming meetings with tenants, in-house Leasing team and/or Development team to obtain tenant or spec suite requirements
• Prepare a 'test fit' plan to scale and in CAD, keeping in mind both the tenant's needs and the owner's requirements
• Field measure and create base sheets for spaces, as needed
• Work with the Construction team to ensure plans are correct and built accordingly
• Assist in the hiring of architectural firms to obtain working drawings and permits as required
• Oversee the permit process
• Understand and adhere to company standards and incorporate them into space plans
• New projects and capital improvements
• Conduct design/programming/feasibility study
• Solicit, review and participate in consultant selections
• Coordinate consultants including handling of billing and invoice matters
• Review schedules and create adjusted or new schedules as needed
• Working alongside site personnel - including superintendents, project admin staff and general contractors - to help keep projects on track and running smoothly through regular check ins and on site presence
• Interface with the executive team to review job progress and any outstanding issues
• Ensure all facets and needs of the due diligence, entitlements, design and permitting of the development process are met
• Develop a clear understanding of the scope of services provided by each consultant and contractor in the design/construction process and provide weekly report of action items, including responsibilities associated with each development
• Drive to jobsites as needed
• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• 2+ years of commercial space planning and design experience required
• Experience working with an owner/builder preferred
• 2+ years of experience using AutoCAD, Revit or SketchUp
• Familiarity with space management software such as Archibus or Serraview
• Strong working knowledge of Office 365, including strong skills in Excel, Word, SharePoint and Outlook
• Strong knowledge of building codes
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language
• Able to pass a pre-employment background screen
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture or a related field preferred
• Certification in space planning or interior design, such as NCIDQ, is preferred

Benefits

• Subsidized health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Company Paid Life and LTD insurance
• 401(k) Plan including company match
• Paid time off
• Employee Wellness Program
• All other benefits and leaves as required by law

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