Real Estate Design Manager

Description

The Chase Design and Construction team works on a vast array of architectural an design projects where you will have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of the retail banking experience. In this role, you will be a critical resource for the larger Retail Design Team. This team is responsible for plan coordination relative to work in our new and existing branch locations across the country.

As a Real Estate Design Manager in the Consumer & Community Banking team, you will create site and floor plans for the larger execution team, as well as manage the critical projects details from beginning to end. Project types can range from state of the art, custom multi-story branches in expansion markets, to renovating historical heritage bank locations in need of focused design care and attention.

Other facets of team support involve on-going evolution of the standards and graphic materials necessary to clearly communicate the design intent while defining the Chase brand. You will bring strong CAD capabilities, graphic and 3D modeling skills, along with a keen interest in leveraging the power that is inherent in BIM. As our team continues to grow, so do our responsibilities for component tracking, cost estimating, energy modeling, etc.

Job responsibilities:

Create concept interior designs and site plans for new and renovated Retail Branches

Act as liaison with certain business units on Design & Construction

Oversee 3rd party Consultant designs

Help develop designs that manifest the Brand

Develop and promote progressive and innovative design and construction methods

Oversee internal and/or external design and construction professionals

Prepare presentation materials and assist with presenting design topics to executive leadership

Incorporate sustainability strategy and green building best practices into design and construction projects

Support the enforcement of policies and procedures

Integration of program refinements as part of the change management process.

Adherence to design standards and code requirements as part of the team’s controls agenda.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

Bachelor of Architecture or Design degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree and/or architectural license a plus.

Experience working with industry leading consultants, construction managers, etc. in delivering high quality and best-in-class programs

3+ years of construction, architectural drafting and design experience – retail, corporate office and/or hospitality projects preferred.

Working knowledge of building systems, construction detailing and building codes.

Expertise in building and managing detailed construction budgets and schedules, alternative procurement models and change management.

Experience with the entire project lifecycle, from programming through post occupancy

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Strong proficiency in AutoCAD 2023 or later version is required

Ability to multitask and manage multiple initiatives in various stages of completion simultaneously.

Strong interest in, and demonstrated commitment to, staying current with all building/accessibility codes, design software and design trends.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

Proficiency in Autodesk Revit 2023 or later version developing models, project documentation and renderings is a plus.

Experience with SketchUp and 3ds Max in the creation of models, materials, and renderings is a plus