Senior Design Project Manager

Ryan Companies US, Inc.•San Diego, CA

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for managing the design process on large and complicated projects, ensuring that design intent is executed on time and on budget, both as part of a collaborative team and independently. With more than 80 years in business and 17 offices (and growing!), Ryan offers comprehensive commercial real estate solutions to customers across the US. We bring a collaborative, relationship-driven approach to delivering spaces where people thrive and businesses succeed. Join a company with an outstanding culture and competitive benefits. At Ryan, we don’t just build buildings – we build stories.

Requirements

Relevant professional work experience with a proven track record of managing multiple projects, including projects over $50M.
Understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, resource, and workload management is required.
Proven track record of leading and coordination work efforts of staff with thoughtful, inspirational, and collaborative leadership.
Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Professional architecture degree
At least 12 years of experience
Architectural licensure
Strong knowledge of Excel, Procore, Deltek and other project management software
Revit and Bluebeam knowledge
LEED AP, WELL AP, and PMP certifications

Responsibilities

Ensure team members understand what is expected of them and hold them accountable for performance, provide regular feedback and have development conversations, delegate appropriate tasks and provide timely and meaningful recognition.
Work in tandem with client, director, department leadership and key project team members to develop design project management plan for each phase of project.
Lead design project management efforts through the design and construction phases of multiple projects.
Manage and participate in design meetings, owner/client meetings and project team meetings.
Establish agendas, leads meetings in partnership with other A+E staff, documents and communicates meeting decisions and next steps.
Develop resource plan including internal staff and consultants.
Manage internal resources using Deltek, including regular review of team hours.
Manage consultants including creating RFPs, soliciting proposals, selecting consultants in partnership with director and department leadership, executing contracts and managing consultant's scope.
Develop and manage design schedule.
Communicate key milestones and deadlines to internal team, partners and consultants.
Collaborates with director to communicate schedule and resource requirements at staffing meetings.
Manage "Owner Authorization to Proceed" process for each design phase of the project.
Manage project scope through tracking and communicating open items and priorities.
Manage deliverables.
Document and communicate deliverable expectations in partnership with the development, construction, and project team.
Track projected progress to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
Perform tasks with a high level of collaboration and sets an example for others to follow.
Establish and pursue annual goals based on personal, professional, and company growth in the industry.
Attend project interviews and participate in business development.
Ensure firm and project goals of design excellence, execution and profitability.
Direct, supervise and mentor staff.