Design & Planning Manager

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.

The Design & Planning Manager is a vital contributor to the team at Tenby Development and Tenby Construction, leading the design process and executing on construction drawings for in‑house development projects and design‑build clients throughout Central Ohio and beyond. The Design & Planning Manager oversees the design process on a variety of commercial projects, delivering high quality work for a rapidly growing industrial developer and construction company.

• Prepare detailed construction drawings and architectural plans and designs, ensuring designs comply with relevant building codes and Tenby design standards.
• Collaborate closely with Tenby 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 to keep projects innovative and efficient.
• Develop and maintain relationships with consultants for architecture, civil, structural, MEP, landscape, and specialty design services. Manage these consultants through the design, permitting, and construction processes.
• Develop 2‑dimensional and 3‑dimensional site and building renderings, to be used for presentations and marketing.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, or related field.
• Licensed architect status preferred.
• 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 (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up, 3D modeling software).
• Strong understanding of design‑to‑budget, constructability, and risk management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• Results‑oriented with a keen ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage project scope, budgets, and schedules while ensuring the highest quality standards.
• Self‑starter mentality with the drive to take ownership of projects and see them through to successful completion.
• Experience with design‑build projects is a plus, but not mandatory.