SENIOR DESIGNER (Construction Administration Role)
hace 6 días
New York
Job DescriptionDescription: Senior Designer, Construction Administration & Technical Delivery Lead. SUMMARY • A highly experienced, hands-on professional specializing in the technical execution and project delivery of industry-leading interior hospitality projects., • While experienced in all project phases, this role is initially focused on serving as an AvroKO Senior Designer for Construction Administration or various projects. This does not preclude the designer from working on projects in different phases., • The successful candidate will be responsible for technical documentation review, overseeing RFI and submittal processes, conducting detailed site visits and reporting, and ensuring rigorous adherence to design intent during field execution. The Senior Designer reports to the Design Manager and may occasionally report directly to a Director, depending on project scale and complexity. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES EXECUTION (CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION) Hospitality Interiors • Acts as an AvroKO senior designer for Construction Administration, with a focus on technical oversight, problem resolution, and protecting the design intent., • Partners with the Design Manager to ensure all construction administration tasks conform to AvroKO’s standards and requirements specific to each project phase., • Leads the team in performing comprehensive CA services, including:, • Responding to RFIs and interpreting contract documents to ensure design intent is met, providing necessary technical clarifications., • Reviewing submittals, substitutions, and field conditions for conformance with the approved design., • Creatively and autonomously resolving design problems and issues that arise during construction to maintain design integrity., • Attending and reporting on field visits and design-critical mock-ups., • Conducting punch list walk-throughs and supervising staff's preparation of the punch list. As a senior designer at AvroKO, other general responsibilities include; • Serves as a key project point of contact, managing technical communications and coordination between our project teams and clients, consultants, and General Contractor, ensuring clear alignment on project scope and quality objectives, with particular emphasis on preserving design intent and ensuring integration of technical requirements on their projects and constructability., • Leads the preparation and timely delivery of technical documentation and deliverables per project contract and AvroKO’s standards, ensuring rigorous internal quality assurance of the work product. This is a hybrid role located in New York, NY (3+days/week required in-studio)Y (3+days/week required in-studio) EEO Statement AvroKO is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and gender expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Requirements: Experience & Application of Design • Advanced proficiency in the application of design principles, materials, finishes, color palettes, and FF&E, informed by professional practice in high-end, bespoke interior hospitality design., • Demonstrated professional presentation skills (graphic, written, and spoken) with the ability to articulate design logic and technical feasibility to the broader project team and client., • Advanced proficiency in industry-standard interior architecture design processes and all practical/technical aspects of each project phase, from start-up to construction administration and project closeout., • Competent and experienced in the delivery of professional design presentations and coordination with Clients, Operators, end users, and consultants., • Proven experience in managing design teams and overseeing project delivery from a technical perspective., • Proficient at managing one's own time, as well as the time of other designers and interns; capable of setting clear, technical priorities for project work., • Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for project management and capacity for technical oversight and quality control of others' work., • AutoCAD - Current edition. Revit a plus but not required., • SketchUp and Enscape. Rhino or 3DS Max is a plus but not required., • Adobe Creative Suite., • Google Suite and Microsoft Office., • Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture. Master’s degree a plus., • Over 8 years of post-graduate design experience with significant experience in high-end, bespoke hospitality design restaurants and hotels., • Excellent knowledge of hospitality-specific project requirements across food & beverage, hotel, and residential project typologies., • Must be legally able to work in the United States and able to work in the New York City office at a minimum 3 days a week. Travel to job sites locally and interstate is required., • The base salary range will be estimated between $100,000 - $125,000 plus benefits and contingent on relevant experience and abilitie