Applications are invited for the position of Senior Design Manager at a leading international architectural practice.
The successful candidate has experience working across multiple sectors of architectural practices, with multiple clients and design teams. They should have experience leading teams through all work stages of medium to large scale complex construction projects. The role requires a well-rounded understanding of the construction process and the Architect’s roles and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the delivery of multiple projects and project teams.
* Engage with and advise clients through the various project stages.
* Deliver and achieve approved design solutions to client teams, and communicate these to the project team.
* Guide and drive consulting partners to achieve successful project outcomes.
* Analyse and input into project delivery strategies at client representative and project levels.
* Manage and assign project resources effectively.
* Report on project status and resource requirements to senior management.
* Demonstrate a thorough understanding of architectural design and translating design concepts to project detail within budgets.
* Be competent in the role of administering construction contracts, design team lead and instructions to contractors.
* Site visits to provide construction and technical support.
Requirements
* The candidate should have a minimum of 10 years’ experience working in Irish and/or UK Building Codes and Planning Regulations.
* Experience in the role of contract administration on standard and amended forms of contract.
* Project programming, resource planning and project management methodologies an advantage.
* Expert project level design knowledge and expertise.
* Professional qualification or experience in architecture, architectural technology, or engineering an advantage.
* Excellent design communication and presentation capabilities.
* Applicants must be familiar with current Irish and/or UK Building Codes and Planning Regulations.
* Experience in the high technology, process driven or industrial sector building design.
* Strong Revit skills advantageous but not essential.
Personal Qualities
* An excellent communicator who can work effectively and productively with all levels of the organisation.
* Ability to collaboratively solve complex problems working constructively with key project stakeholders.
* Innovative thinker who strives for architectural and design excellence.
* Ability to mentor, lead and motivate internal teams.
* Highly customer orientated.
* Well organised and successful in time and resource management.
Applicants should apply with Curriculum vitae and a sample portfolio to David Fallon dfallon@rkd.ie
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