Prototype Manager

Prototype Manager

We are looking to add a Prototype Manager to act as the central point of communication and management for our client's design and construction prototypes. In this role, you'll be the crucial link between our internal client design group, approved architects, construction managers, and MEP consultants. You will manage prototype construction documents, ensuring a single source of truth for all design iterations and changes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Communication & Collaboration: Act as the primary communicator between our internal client design team, client-approved architects, and other key stakeholders, including construction managers and MEP consultants. You will create and maintain a robust communication infrastructure to manage all project changes effectively. This includes setting up and running prototype town hall meetings with clients and vendors.
• Prototype Management: Manage prototype construction documents, ensuring they remain the single source of truth for all design changes. This includes communicating all updates, along with illustrations and bulletins, to architects as needed.
• Vendor Coordination: Communicate design changes to MEP consultants and work with them to understand how these changes will affect their portion of the construction drawings. (Note: This role does not involve managing MEP construction drawing prototypes.)
• Problem Solving: Proactively manage and problem-solve on-the-spot construction issues that affect the design. You must understand the downstream impacts of your decisions and be able to act quickly.
• Strategic Planning: Be timeline-driven while always keeping the business perspective in mind. You will be responsible for creating a "no-go" logic system to determine if a design change is truly worthwhile for the business. You will be responsible for creating an exception process. You will also serve as a key business partner to the client's design and construction teams.
• Team Leadership: If a specific project scope is added, you will be responsible for managing the design team.
• Program and Process Creation: Create Sharepoint sites, Smartsheet design project trackers and dashboards, file structure guidelines, construction document review checklist, prototype management process flow charts, prototype RACI, client meeting cadence / agendas, create DAB tier guide and process.

What we're looking for:

• A proven track record of managing complex design and construction projects.
• Strong experience in communication management within a project-based environment.
• Proficiency in Revit and other relevant design software.
• An understanding of MEP systems and their integration with architectural design.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure.
• A self-starter who can create and implement new processes and systems, such as:
• Sharepoint sites for design teams
• Smartsheet project trackers and dashboards
• Project file structure guidelines
• Construction Document Review Checklists
• Prototype Management Process Flow Charts
• A proactive mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from a CIDA or NAAB accredited institution in Architecture or Interior Design.
• 12+ years of professional design experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing and mentoring design team.
• 7+ years of Revit experience in a professional setting.
• Demonstrates proficiency in architectural drawings, concepts & design.
• Working proficiency with the IBC and ADA to review drawings for code compliance.
• Experienced in managing projects of varied scope and complexity.
• Experienced in contributing to budgets, managing vendor relationships and supporting procurement processes.

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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