Senior Urban Designer Project Manager

Typical Years of Requisite Experience:10-15 years

Professional Licensure:Not Required

Common and Baseline Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading all phases of the design process witha high levelofproficiencyandexpertisewhile adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design execution and living design.

• Manages project teams fosters collaboration anddemonstratesstrong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance design ideas and successful project delivery.

• Definesmonitors andmaintainscontrol of the scope of work and services for the project including project schedule and work plan both to direct the project team and the client team.

• Leads efforts in developingvalidating and negotiating project scope and fee budget and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.

• Accountable for complete andtimelycommunication of project information to and from clients and project team.

• Responsible for meeting or exceeding the financial goalsestablishedfor the project and providingtimelyandappropriate informationto Project Accountant toinitiateinvoicing.

• Provideson-goingcommunication through team meetings minutes and memos to project team.

• Communicates with clients consultants and other disciplines to ensure effective communication.

• Participates in marketing opportunities and begins to develop successful client experiences.

• Meets with public officials and the publicregardingdevelopment plans and land use.

• Educates civic leaders and the public about the details of the projects scheduled for their communities.

• Interpretsgathereddata and research.

• Analyzes sites programs and other key project elements through quantitative and qualitative means.

• Developsanalytical and design drawings throughout the design process using analog (through sketching and physical modeling) and digital means (through digital analyses sketching and modeling).

• Collaborateswithclientand/or public to create strategic planning options.

• Strategizes outlines mockups and develops design documentation including creates and interprets maps and diagrams master plan reports design guidelines and client-ready presentation materials.

• Coordinates all aspects of project deliverables.

• Reviews evaluates and integrates zoning and policy requirements into project design.

• Developsstrategies for key urban frameworks and systems including but not limited to circulation open space buildings and infrastructure.

• Performs advanced development calculations according to specified standards and proposed development controls.

• Leads project-relatedclientand public discussions and presentations.

• Monitors the performance of the project team and approach to ensure our quality standards and design goals arebeing met.

• Mentorsstaff.

• Exercises creative judgment in all aspects of the design process.

• Participatesactively within collaborative team settingssuch as:casual team interactions design charettes reviews and pin-ups.

• Keeps open communication within the team.

• Communicatesideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.

High-level Summary of Critical Baseline TechnicalSkillsand Certifications

Proficiencies

• Site and design research

• Site analytics

• Planning and zoning code analytics

• Concept and detailed design studies

• Production of drawings and deliverables

• Hand-drawn and digital sketching

• Computational analysis

Software

• Functional knowledge of digital sketching/diagramming software (Illustrator)

• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel and PowerPoint)

• Functional knowledge of presentation tools (InDesign PowerPoint)

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• Bachelors degree in urban design landscape architecture or related disciplinerequired

• AICP certification

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire

• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty BREEAM AP WELL AP SITES AP Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD or ILFI Living Future Accreditation

Required Experience:

Senior IC