Manager, Design

Corporate Indianapolis PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Design Manager is responsible for leading the planning and design of retail developments in alignment with Simon’s business model and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• The role collaborates closely with internal partners, including Development, Leasing, Operations and Project Management to define project goals and deliver coordinated design solutions.
• Working with the development team, this position manages the full design process through external architectural and engineering consultants, presenting recommendations to senior leadership and guiding approved direction through successful implementation.
• Design Leadership Manage external AE consultants through the design process from concept through construction.
• Provide master planning input on mixed-use projects in Simon’s real estate pipeline.
• Review consultant design concepts and construction drawings providing feedback, design suggestions and alternatives to assist in meeting Simon goals for the Project.
• Participate in Value Engineering sessions to ensure that the overall design goals are met.
• Review and comment on construction submittals of major specialty design components.
• AE consultants are following Simon design standards and operational initiatives.
• Working with Tenant Coordination, review and comment on tenant work letters and provide input on tenant criteria.
• Review tenant design drawings on assigned projects.
• Provide input and coordination assistance for the procurement and installation of all project fixtures, furnishings, and equipment.
• Review FFE purchase orders and submittals of any owner supplied items.
• Make necessary site visits for project meetings to review progress of construction and mock-ups, participate in resolving design related problems.
• Design Management Develop project design scope, schedule, and budget for Architect/Engineer services.
• Actively seeks and solicits proposals from external consultants best suited for the assigned project.
• Prepare Request for Proposals (RFP) for new projects, evaluate responses and make selection with project team.
• Prepare consultant contracts and additional services, using Simon standard templates.
• Manage contracts through Simon’s Project Management system.
• Review and approve consultants invoicing.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture from a NAAB-accredited school.
• Architecture license and registration in at least one U.S. state preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive AE industry experience, inclusive of 6 years commercial retail experience.
• Experience may include roles as project designer or project architect.
• Demonstrated ability to graphically communicate design solutions through hand sketching and computer 2D/3D modeling including: SketchUp or Rhino, CAD or REVIT, along with rendering engine experience including V-Ray or Enscape.
• Photoshop experience a plus.
• Experience coordinating engineering disciplines with architectural documentation.
• Knowledge of multifamily, and or hospitality market sectors a plus.