Senior Urban Designer/ Project Manager

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 with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Manages project teams, fosters collaboration, and demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.
• Defines, monitors, and maintains control 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 developing, validating, and negotiating project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.
• Accountable for complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding the financial goals established for the project and providing timely and appropriate information to Project Accountant to initiate invoicing.
• Provides on-going communication 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 public regarding development plans and land use.
• Educates civic leaders and the public about the details of the projects scheduled for their communities.
• Interprets gathered data and research.
• Analyzes sites, programs, and other key project elements through quantitative and qualitative means.
• Develops analytical and design drawings throughout the design process using analog (through sketching and physical modeling) and digital means (through digital analyses, sketching, and modeling).
• Collaborates with client and/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.
• Develops strategies 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-related client and public discussions and presentations.
• Monitors the performance of the project team and approach to ensure our quality standards and design goals are being met.
• Mentors staff.
• Exercises creative judgment in all aspects of the design process.
• Participates actively within collaborative team settings such as: casual team interactions, design charettes, reviews, and pin-ups.
• Keeps open communication within the team.
• Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.

High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and 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

• Bachelor's degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or related discipline required
• 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