Landscape Architect​/Design Manager

Design Manager 2

Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $76,725 and $97,057, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.

Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.

Working under periodic supervision, the Design Manager 2 leads the programming, planning, design, and space management for moderate to large institutional projects, renovations, moves, and other facilities initiatives to improve the campus environment. Specific objectives include defining program requirements, creating initial scopes and budgets for potential projects, developing Requests for Qualification and Proposal (RFQPs), reviewing design and construction documents developed by consultants, and coordinating communication with internal constituencies, consultants, and vendors.

Facilitates collaboration between various university departments including Business & Finance, Facilities Services, Sustainability, Campus Services, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction, and academic/administrative departments along with outside consultants to ensure efficient project development in support of overall campus master plan initiatives. Serves as the project lead for numerous projects from inception to the start of construction, and in direct support of the project until commissioning.

Defines and manages the project scope, budget, and schedule, and administers the contract documents prepared by design professionals.

• Planning: Lead the design, development, and detailed planning of programs and plans for moderate to large construction, renovation, and realignment of university facilities, signage, and landscaped space. Develop and prepare proposals for projects and oversee the execution of contracts and monitoring of invoices throughout planning and design. Provide guidance and counsel to university organizations for project development. Develop clear definition and statement of needs in such a way as to maximize efficiency of space, while meeting or exceeding departmental requirements.
  
  Have the proper graphic ability to communicate ideas and general planning concepts. With a $3.7‑billion, 9‑million‑square‑foot physical plant, and a capital and renovation program that presently exceeds $100 million annually, the incumbent will lead numerous projects and initiatives simultaneously. (30%)
• Design: Oversee and instruct third‑party architects and engineers to facilitate design and project documentation to reinforce the needs of the university are achieved. Ensure established master plan initiatives are implemented, and that cost and scheduling goals are met. Maintain a consistent level of quality in all designs and in construction materials, methods, and techniques. Develop project schedules, budgets, signage, security plans, etc.
  
  Interface and coordinate planning and design activities with the sponsor school or department, the construction manager, consultants, third‑party construction managers, and other external parties during all phases of project planning, design, and construction. Assist in the development and coordination of specifications, university standards and contract documents by consultants for all construction activity on campus. Review assigned projects as they are developed to monitor adherence to established design concept, building codes, university planning standards.
  
  (30%)
• Project Management: To the extent assigned, develop the scope, assist in the planning, manage the designer, and support the construction process for moderate to large projects ranging in size from $25K to $50M. Facilitate pre‑bid presentations, walk‑throughs, and planning meetings in coordination with the design professionals and all prospective bidders. Answer contractor questions, or seek answers to questions with appropriate individuals, and communicate these…