Senior Consultant (Program & Product Development Design Manager -Mission Critical)

Woolpert • Chicago, IL

2h • Remote

About The Position

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.
Position Overview
SNHA, A Woolpert Company is an award-winning global architectural practice, focused on performance-driven, highly complex facilities for some of the world’s largest technology clients. We blend applied research, strategic thinking, and technology-driven design methods, while seeking innovation that will define the future of our profession and drive solutions to the most complex design problems. We are a Chicago and London-based practice with an expanding team of local and remote team members.
We are seeking to hire a Senior Consultant (Program & Product Development Design Manager) with experience in off-site construction, pre-fabrication, and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) to join our Mission Critical Program & Product Development (PPD) team. This position would be aligned with our offices located in Chicago, IL and New York City, NY. Remote working opportunities are an option for qualified out of state candidates.
Our Mission Critical PPD team works with global technology clients to develop innovative building products, systems, and assemblies through detailed design and productization. Our Mission Critical business is expertise-based – the work of this PPD Design Manager will range from concept development to overseeing the delivery of fabrication-level designs for manufacturing. This is a comprehensive, expertise-based role.
In this role, you will work collaboratively on complex projects, providing technical design support and assisting in cross-disciplinary design efforts. You will be involved in a variety of projects, working with a diverse team of engineers, architects, product designers, contractors, manufacturers and fabricators to develop design solutions utilizing advanced construction and project delivery methods.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering with 18 years of direct experience is required.
• 15+ years of experience working on complex projects, with a focus on prefabrication and/or modular design methods and delivery is required.
• Strong knowledge of architectural/engineering detailing and systems, including the development and delivery of fabrication detailing for prototyping.
• Knowledge of construction methods, processes, and building codes.
• Knowledge of fabrication/manufacturing process and practices.
• Experience developing detailed drawing packages.
• Strategic design and leadership skills, including leading client workshops
• Excellent collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Architecture or Engineering with 15 years of direct experience is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of product design software, including at least one of the following, is considered an asset: Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks.
• Experience using any of the following software is considered an asset: Navisworks, Dynamo, Grasshopper, Adobe Suite, Programming Languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy development around DfMA and building-scale Product Design, working with our clients to identify their goals and needs, defining the necessary project scope, and communicating potential solutions to their most complex design challenges.
• Enhance existing client relationships to identify and initiate additional project opportunities within the Mission Critical client base for Product Design and DfMA services.
• Demonstrate industry-leading expertise and represent SNHA and Woolpert as an industry leader in building-scale Product Design and DfMA services with new and existing clients.
• Manage a team of DfMA and building-scale Product Design subject matter experts to support the delivery of high-resolution designs ready-for-manufacturing.

Benefits

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior