Design Manager

Northern California Regional Office
Oakland, CA 94612, USA

JOB SUMMARY

Salary range: the base pay range for this position is $105,0000 - $160,000 per year, plus bonus potential. An employee's placement within the pay range will be based on several factors including relevant experience, education, and geographic location.

Work location:

the individual selected for this role may be based in one of the following operating regions, Phoenix, AZ;
Los Angeles, CA;
San Diego, CA;
Oakland, CA;
Denver, CO;
Seattle, WA;
Vancouver, WA.

The Design Manager is responsible for supporting all phases of the design-build delivery process, with a focus on programming, design, quality control, budget, and best practices. This role leads project design and technical reviews and partners with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project vision, function, aesthetic, and financial goals, and contributes to the evolution of design services best practices in accordance with Holland Partner Group's Core Values.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead project design and technical reviews, give detailed input on layout, units, programming, constructability, detailing, coordination, code, accessibility and sustainability, promoting Holland best practices and ensuring alignment with project vision, function, aesthetic, and financial goals.
• Partner with internal stakeholders throughout the design and construction phases, attending regular design meetings, facilitating design studies, and offering early input on constructability and long-term impacts, supporting alignment with project goals and Holland best practices.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement best practices aligned with Holland's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.
• Prepare and review yield studies, supporting project teams throughout the project pursuit phase.
• Review consultant scopes, schedules, budgets, and fee proposals and support project teams with the management of design professionals.
• Support project teams with the resolution of complex design challenges.
• Provide support to project teams during construction to help meet overall goals and schedule, including site visits, permitting assistance, code interpretation, Request for Information (RFI) and Submittal reviews, and subcontractor question responses.
• Serve as a general resource across the organization for code, accessibility, ESG, design, and project management best practices, supporting knowledge sharing across teams.
• Collaborate with project teams on the creative direction for new development projects, ensuring alignment with market trends, best practices, and the evolving Holland brand. Review and advise on all aspects of interior design, including consultant selection and management, finish selections, design quality, FF&E, secondary furnishings, and arts packages.
• Manage and provide input on the delivery of final project accessibility reliance and property condition assessments, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external consultants as needed.
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of internal design and technical resources, including Holland design guidelines, best practices, lessons learned, unit libraries, and templates, communicating updates and providing guidance to ensure effective team use.
• Support key departmental and company initiatives, including ESG, GRESB, prototype development, process improvement, technology implementation, resource creation, asset management, design innovation, and standards updates.
• Drive corporate-level Construction and Development ESG efforts, partnering with project teams to implement ESG best practices and overseeing the completion of annual GRESB development reporting.
• Facilitate company-wide communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Build and maintain relationships with key design consultants to enhance communication, streamline processes, and share lessons learned across projects and regions.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to project teams and to departmental subordinates.
• Represent Holland Partner Group in a professional manner at all times.
• Perform all other duties as directed and assist the overall team effort.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education
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Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.

Experience
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Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in architectural consulting or multi-family design involving garden, mid-rise and high-rise construction including experience with mixed use…