Design & Planning Manager

Summary

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, 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
• Collaborate with development team on zoning and entitlement efforts, as well as site analysis and site planning due diligence.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, or related.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the area of architectural design or related field with demonstrated experience in the commercial development industry (industrial experience preferred).
• Proficiency in design and construction management software/tools.
• Strong understanding of design‑to‑budget, constructability, and risk.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple.
• Results‑oriented with a keen ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and handle multiple projects.
• Ability to manage project scope, budgets, and schedules while ensuring the highest quality.
• Self‑starter mentality with the drive to take ownership of projects and see them through to successful.
• Experience with design‑build projects is a plus, but not.