Design & Planning Manager - Commercial​/Industrial Real Estate Developer

About Tenby

Tenby is a vertically integrated real estate development and construction partner dedicated to creating environments where business thrives. At Tenby, we deliver custom development solutions that go beyond construction. We create lasting value through strategic partnerships, thoughtful design, and efficient execution.

Tenby Partners is a vertically integrated property development and investment platform specializing in modern flex-industrial and build-to-suit spaces. Since 1997, the company has successfully executed over $1 billion in investments, with $350 million completed since 2019. Tenby Construction, an affiliate of Tenby Partners, excels in creating commercial spaces that combine functionality, purpose, and efficiency while maximizing ROI.

The Design & Planning Manager oversees the design process on a variety of commercial projects, working closely with executives at both Tenby Construction and Tenby Development to deliver high quality work throughout Central Ohio and beyond. This is a vital contributor to a high-performing team within a rapidly growing organization.

• Collaborate closely with development team to create design vision and strategy for each development project, primarily high-end tech-flex industrial properties.
• Complete conceptual designs for new builds, additions, and tenant buildouts while considering cost and constructability issues.
• Thoroughly review all architectural drawings to minimize design risk management, ensuring design standards, budget, schedule and operational requirements are met, all while minimizing scope creep.
• Lead the building design process from conceptual design development and code analysis through construction support, collaborating with internal development, construction, estimating, and operations teams throughout the design and construction process.
• Improve design quality, timelines, procurement strategies and materials selection in order to keep projects innovative and efficient
• Develop and maintain relationships with consultants for architecture, civil, structural, MEP, landscape, and specialty design services.
• Submit for permits and respond to plan review comments and corrections.
• Collaborate with development team on zoning and entitlement efforts, as well as site analysis and site planning due diligence.