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Senior Urban Designer/ Project Manager

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Job Description - 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

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