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