Senior Design Project Manager

$110,000 - $130,000/Yr

Opti Staffing Group - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Seattle, WA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Design Project Manager will lead the design and construction administration of residential projects, focusing on sustainable and resilient homes. This role requires a strong background in design, jurisdictional approvals, and the integration of technology in construction. The position emphasizes attention to detail, curiosity, and a commitment to personal and professional growth, while promoting an equitable and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design single-family and multi-family residential structures, including project concept, spatial relationship/layout, site design, exterior concept, and vertical alignment.
• Utilize internally developed products within designs in accordance with product parameters and constraints.
• Coordinate principal building systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ensure design, systems, and material choices align with project and company energy and carbon goals.
• Lead the design of the project and the production of drawings and other project documents.
• Direct production of high-quality design documents per GCN standards.
• Obtain proposals and contracts from design consultants; coordinate and review their work to ensure a cohesive design and alignment with project schedule and GCN Standards.
• Create project schedules and coordinate internal and external resources to obtain entitlements and issue project documents per the project schedule.
• Coordinate project design with the project budget.
• Facilitate information flow between the design team and other GCN teams and between GCN and external consultants and regulatory agencies.
• Obtain entitlements from regulatory agencies and utilities in a timely manner.
• Attend community meetings or review community meeting notes, obtain easements and other agreements from neighbors.
• Process RFIs and other questions during construction.
• Inform ongoing process and quality improvement activities.
• Develop standard means and methods for high performance building.
• Inform architectural aspects of prefabricated solutions.

Requirements

• Washington State Architectural License
• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 8+ years in an architectural work setting including designing and documenting single family and multi-family residential projects.
• Prior experience with Seattle and Portland Land Use Code and entitlement processes as it applies to residential projects, including Residential Code, Building Code, Energy Code, and other applicable regulations.
• Experience managing client relationships and translating requirements into actionable project plans.
• Track record overseeing design projects from start to finish, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Strong understanding of design principles and collaborating with architectural and engineering teams to develop standardized, innovative, and functional designs; high-level proficiency in producing design and construction documents.
• Proficient in assessing project risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Skilled in identifying and addressing design challenges creatively while maintaining project objectives.
• Proficient in design software and tools relevant to construction, including Autodesk Construction Cloud, MS Project, Revit, and Sketchup.

Nice-to-haves

• Washington Stamp Certification
• Oregon State Architectural License and Oregon Stamp Certification
• Sustainable design certifications

Benefits

• $110,000-$130,000 per year to start
• Employee Stock Options
• Starting annual PTO of 3 weeks per year
• Monthly Technology stipend
• Monthly Wellness stipend
• 100% employer-paid health coverage for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance for employees
• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Company 401(k) plan
• Company-paid parental leave for new parents
• Leadership development and training for all employees
• Hybrid position, working both in the office and from home