Director of Design

1. Lead the design team by setting expectations providing oversight of design and engineering work reviewing drawing sets and addressing team performance needs.
2. Identify and forecast staffing needs and assist with hiring activities for the team.
3. Use performance data to measure productivity goal achievement and opportunities for improvement.
4. Coordinate training based on individual and team needs.
5. Ensure design tasks meet quality standards and deadlines based on estimates and requirements of the project.
6. Plan assign delegate and balance project workload effectively.
7. Communicate clearly with the team other departments subcontractors suppliers and customers.
8. Peer review design work for accuracy precision value engineering opportunities customer requirements and efficient use of labor and materials.
9. Lead design meetings and provide input to improve designs and reduce inefficiencies.
10. Direct work from rough sketches schematics written instructions architectural and engineering drawings and other source materials while ensuring adherence to industry standards and codes.
11. Participate in engineering and general design reviews; coordinate pricing and contract data as needed.
12. Obtain project design information from suppliers consultants clients and other stakeholders.
13. Prepare and revise the design submittal packages to meet project requirements and company standards.
14. Support and collaborate with sales shop project management and other teams at all phases of projects.

• Associates degree in drafting design architecture or a related field
• Preferred: project management design or leadership certification

• 3 years of team leadership experience preferred
• 7 years of design experience in commercial construction architecture structural design and/or landscape architecture
• Experience with resource allocation supplier coordination budget awareness and performance tracking
• Background in shotcrete and/or themed construction desired

• Must demonstrate COSTs Core and Leadership Competencies
• Positive attitude in approaching daily projects and team opportunities and challenges
• Customer focused motivating to spark employee enthusiasm while promoting and implementing policies and standards
• Analytical thinker who breaks down problems and creates solutions often working from limited information
• Flexible to change able to multitask and able to meet changing customer needs and deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Familiar with design and project tools such as AutoCAD Revit Adobe Creative Suite ProCore Bluebeam or other specialized platforms
• AI and 3D design knowledge and Rhino experience useful
• Ability to coach mentor and develop team members
• Strong written verbal listening and presentation communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex design problems
• Proactive in improving design processes and increasing efficiency
• Understanding of design principles industry standards and relevant regulations
• Familiar with value engineering practices that optimize designs for cost-efficiency and performance
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

• Regularly use hands to handle objects and regularly walk stand and sit; may occasionally stoop kneel or crouch
• Must have close distance color and peripheral vision; depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Must occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.

• Standard office environment some interactions in the warehouse/shop facilities
• Standard office equipment is used (quiet to moderate noise level) including a computer phone copier etc.
• Occasional travel to satellite offices client meetings and job sites as needed

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