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KITCHELL

Development Manager

San Luis Obispo, CA · On-site

$165K - $180K/yr

Provide Design Management and project development services as an Owner's Representative by defining project requirements and managing pre-construction deliverables. Duties and Responsibilities

MAAS Companies

Project Development Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$181K - $198K/yr

Assistant Facility Development Managers, Design Managers, and outside design professionals. You resolve the complex planning, design, and construction issues that stall projects, review architect and ...

MAAS Companies

Project Development Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$181K - $198K/yr

Assistant Facility Development Managers, Design Managers, and outside design professionals. You resolve the complex planning, design, and construction issues that stall projects, review architect and ...

MAAS Companies

Project Development Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$181K - $198K/yr

Assistant Facility Development Managers, Design Managers, and outside design professionals. You resolve the complex planning, design, and construction issues that stall projects, review architect and ...

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Training Development Manager

Woodland Hills, CA · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

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The Helix School

Development Manager

San Rafael, CA

$200K/yr

Design, write, and develop content for email, direct mail, peer-to-peer fundraising, social media ... Manage relationships with development consultants, vendors, and contractors as needed ...

The Helix School

Development Manager

San Rafael, CA · On-site

$85K/yr

Design, write, and develop content for email, direct mail, peer-to-peer fundraising, social media ... Manage relationships with development consultants, vendors, and contractors as needed ...

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What does a design development manager do?

A Design Development Manager oversees the design process of a project from concept to completion, ensuring that the design meets client requirements, budgets, and timelines. They coordinate between architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure design integrity and feasibility. Their responsibilities often include managing design teams, reviewing drawings and specifications, and resolving design-related issues. This role requires strong project management skills, creativity, and a deep understanding of design principles and construction processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a design development manager?

To thrive as a Design Development Manager, you need expertise in architectural or product design, project management, and a relevant degree (such as architecture, engineering, or industrial design). Familiarity with CAD software, BIM systems, and project management tools like AutoCAD, Revit, or Asana is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills set outstanding candidates apart in this role. These skills are vital for effectively leading design teams, ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards, and aligning creative solutions with business objectives.

How does a design development manager typically collaborate with other teams during a project?

A Design Development Manager frequently works cross-functionally, coordinating with architects, engineers, procurement, and construction teams to ensure that design intent is maintained throughout the project lifecycle. They facilitate communication between creative and technical stakeholders, translating design concepts into actionable plans while addressing technical constraints and client needs. Effective collaboration is key to resolving design challenges, staying on schedule, and delivering high-quality outcomes that align with project goals.

Is a design development manager a stressful job?

A design development manager often faces stress related to project deadlines, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring design quality. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities, which can contribute to a high-stress environment, especially during critical project phases.

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Development Manager

KITCHELL

San Luis Obispo, CA • On-site

$165K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Description
Kitchell is seeking an experienced and dedicated Justice Sector Development Manager to join our Central California region in the San Luis Obispo, CA and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.
Overview
This opportunity will be part of the leadership team leading a large project in the justice market sector.Provide Design Management and project development services as an Owner's Representative by defining project requirements and managing pre-construction deliverables.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Plans and coordinates the execution of pre-construction activities associated with a new design-build courthouse
  • Act as an Owner's Representative with direct client facing responsibilities
  • Develop and monitor preconstruction schedules and budgets to ensure alignment with project goals and fiscal constraints
  • Identify and mitigate design risks, including schedule delays, permitting hurdles, and budget overruns.
  • Ensure the design supports long-term sustainability goals, ADA accessibility, and DSA/code compliance
  • Makes value engineering recommendations
  • Comments on the design professional's deliverable identifying inconsistencies, ambiguities, conflicts, errors, and omissions in the progress plans
  • Ensures documents are coordinated between design disciplines
  • Anticipate and resolves complex planning, design, and construction project-related issues
  • Reviews project through all development phases, and assesses status, progress, and potential risks
  • Coordinates with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtain timely action on successive phases of project completion
  • Provides functional direction over areas of responsibility including project schedules, contract administration, and quality control
  • Coordinates project activities, requirements, and schedules with the Design-Builder and the Owner's project personnel
  • Conduct project meetings and provide documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information.
  • Ensure Design-Builder adheres to contractual requirements

Requirements
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field is required, degree in Architecture is highly preferred
  • 12 years of related work experience in project/construction management or administration is required, justice facility experience is preferred
  • Design-Build experience is required, Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Design-Build Professional certification is preferred

Knowledge and Skills
  • Strong Proficiency with the Microsoft Project Suite of tools is required
  • User knowledge of Bluebeam and Procore are preferred
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the advanced ability to foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships is required
  • Ability to provide leadership and management support to a project team is required

Licenses and Certifications
  • A valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions is required
  • DBIA certifications is preferred

Travel Requirements
  • This position is site based at the project location in San Luis Obispo, CA.
  • Travel within the immediate region may be required as a Kitchell employee, and a valid California driver's license is required

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment and frequently works in a construction environment. Conditions occasionally include exposure to outdoor elements, hot/cold temperatures, wet conditions, noise, atmospheric conditions, and cramped quarters. The noise level in the work environment is regularly moderate and occasionally loud.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the position is moderately active and the employee is required to regularly sit, talk or hear and use hands to finger, feel and handle; frequently stand, walk and reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must frequently lift and or move 5 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 20 pounds.

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