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Architecture Practice Design Manager

Hdr đŸ‡ș🇾 Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America

Full-time Manager

The Design Manager serves as a strategic partner to the Architecture Practice Design Director, coordinating initiatives and implementation plans across multidisciplinary teams. They are responsible for fostering design excellence, managing industry awards, and overseeing internal and external communications to elevate the firm's design profile.

Responsibilities

  • The Design Manager serves as a strategic partner to the Architecture Practice Design Director, coordinating initiatives and implementation plans across multidisciplinary teams. They are responsible for fostering design excellence, managing industry awards, and overseeing internal and external communications to elevate the firm's design profile.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant industry experience and a strong understanding of A/E/C procurement and sales strategies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud is required, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

  • Inclusive environment
  • Employee network groups
  • Supportive culture

Key Skills

Design leadership Strategic design planning Multidisciplinary coordination Award program management Internal communications External communications Brand storytelling Presentation skills Adobe Creative Cloud Microsoft Office Project management Team mentorship Design excellence advocacy Stakeholder engagement Design thinking Architecture practice knowledge A/E/C procurement Sales strategy alignment Cross‑functional collaboration Leadership communication Creative direction Concept development Design research Quality control Budget awareness Timeline management Change management Conflict resolution Design documentation Vision setting

About Hdr

HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No. 6 among the world’s design firms and we’re the largest healthcare design firm. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way. So, what are you waiting for? Come grow with us.

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