Sr. Manager of Design

Senior Design & Engineering Manager Job Description:

As a key member of the Projects Team, the Senior Design & Engineering Manager will lead the successful design, engineering, and permitting of projects ranging from homeowner ADUs to ground-up infill developments in California and beyond. This role involves building, training, and managing a team capable of high volume of  design document creation and building permit acquisition. Responsibilities include:

• Build and manage a domestic/overseas, internal/consultant/outsourced hybrid team of design, engineering and permitting professionals.
• Define project-specific due diligence requirements.
• Develop/procure digital tools for efficient design and permitting in a wide variety of jurisdictions.
• Create and maintain drawing templates and design standards.
• Oversee construction administration
• Implement continuous improvement processes.
• Design cost-effective, prefabrication-friendly construction details.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Architecture or Engineering, or 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of building codes, permitting, project costs, and contracts.
• Strong design process understanding and team management experience.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Revit (preferred) or AutoCAD.
• Experience with BIM 360, GIS, and Procore.
• Familiarity with IBC and related codes.
• Knowledge of architectural or civil engineering principles.
• Experience designing and permitting solar and/or battery storage systems.