Architect / Design Manager - Workplace

We are seeking a Design Manager to join our Workplace Studio, offering the opportunity to be an integrated and active member of a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, working alongside multiple Baskervill offices. Leveraging your experience in architecture, attention to detail and interpersonal skills, you will deliver exceptional projects on time and on budget. You will deploy resources to ensure that the work process flows smoothly and act as the primary liaison between the team and the client. This is a great opportunity to join a highly creative, dynamic team while working on trendsetting architecture projects across a variety of industries.

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

What you’ll be doing :

Manage all phases of design and production work for the Workplace team alongside Studio Directors

Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements

Manage project scheduling, budgets, and set up coordination with contractors, vendors and consultants

Manage a range of project team sizes, comprised of project architects, design directors, and interior designers

Track financial performance of projects

Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding process

Coordinate projects conform to contracts and provide quality control of drawings

Guide and mentor staff in the review of technical and code matters

Create and maintain project management documentation plans and weekly work plans with the project architect

What you need :

Bachelors or Masters degree from an NAAB-accredited institution

10+ years of professional architecture experience, ideally experience in Workplace project types

Experience leading, managing and mentoring multiple project teams

Excellent communication skills, fostering a culture of mentorship and apprenticeship within the team,

Working knowledge and understands the implications of how the design of a project affects BOMA or other square footage calculations

Professional licensure or working towards licensure

Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures

Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility on projects

Proficiency in Revit

Knowledge and aptitude in other design software platforms preferred, including but not limited to : Deltek VantagePoint, SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, Miro, and Office 365

The willingness to travel, as there will be occasional travel to regional projects

What we offer :

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401K match

Short- and long-term disability

Volunteerism opportunities and support

Flex / remote work

Paid personal time

Flex spending account

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills

Baskervill is proud to be an equal opportunity employer M / F / Disability / Veteran, and drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law. Baskervill will provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship.

If you are disabled or otherwise unable to apply online, please mail to : Job#WP5-25 Baskervill, PO Box 400, Richmond VA 23218. If you require assistance, you may reach us at careers@baskervill.com or call 804-343-1010.