Design Associate - Portfolio Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design Services - Space Planning, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Document Review and Project Administration:
  • Provide management as well as self-performance of design services supporting position focus area(s).
  • Ensure conceptualization, documentation, and execution of design for innovative, sustainable commercial office spaces that meet or exceed project objectives and customer needs while adhering to prescribed schedule, budget and high-quality parameters.
  • Collaborate with co-workers as well as industry experts to continually determine best practices for functional and impactful workplace environments as well as lasting office industry trends.
  • Ensure integrity of space, suite, floor, building, and overall portfolio level square footage through application of BOMA standards.

• Workflow and Resource Management
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  Provide portfolio and task level design and project management utilizing departmental and consulting design resources to successfully execute projects
  • Resolve workflow, resource, design, and other technical issues between all parties.
  • Actively incorporate innovative design solutions, creative charreting, research and technical development into workflow.
  • Ensure that project status and performance data are accurately and effectively communicated, captured, and reported to stakeholders.
  • Ensure methodology and documentation utilized for communications and reporting are performed in alignment with CDP values, branding, Delegation of Authority (DOA) and document retention guidelines.
  • Effectively report this information up and across the organization as well as to project stakeholders, customers, and consultants outside of the organization.

• As-Built Records Management: Work with the design team as well as industry experts to document, manage and maintain accurate as-built information providing integrity of and access to the building and component level information necessary to effectively execute design and property operations related services.
  • Maintenance of accurate as-existing building plans.
  • Actively support and ensure compliance with Kahua, BIM, and CAD project standards and procedures.
  • Adhere to as well as participate in the development and maintenance of data and file management standards and guidelines related to design services.

• Participate in the development and maintenance of process improvement.
• Provide assistance to other departments with special projects as required.
• Represent company culture and promote the company to potential tenants at meetings and industry events.
• Participates in and supports design related professional organizations and community outreach events.

Education - Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Interior Design or Architecture from a CIDA or NAAB accredited program.

Further Training -

• Continued education as related to sustainable design practices.
• Continued education as related to technological tools, means and methods of work production and communication.

Professional Experience -

• 2-4 years post-graduate professional design related experience within the commercial office industry
• Knowledge and or experience with Building Owners Management Association (BOMA) square foot standard application a plus.

Computer Skills -

• PC proficiency to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and web-enabled applications.
• Proficient working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD required.
• Experience with Kahua is a plus.
• Preferred ability to work with additional design/graphic programs in support of design inclusive but not limited to, Sketch-Up, Adobe Creative Suite, PDF editor, etc.
• Ability to easily adapt to new and changing technology platforms.

Mobility - Travel between locations to physically inspect building site exterior and interior space.

Other Requirements -

• Excellent customer service capability with both internal and external customers as well as various levels of professionals.
• Ability to work independently, in a team environment and interact across an organization.
• Skilled in the visual and verbal communication of design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (i.e. adapting to…