Technical Design Manager

Post Commercial Real Estate • Full-time • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States • $100k - $120k / year • 6d ago

Job Summary:
Translate design into built reality. Oversee the execution of design intent by producing drawings and construction sketches, managing coordination, navigating permitting and LEED documentation, reviewing submittals, and monitoring field work from start to closeout. Ensure that every detail and installation meets Post Brothers’ standards for quality, precision, and a resident-first experience.

Reports To:
VP Design

Wage Status:
Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)

Key Responsibilities:

Review for design adherence and quality
- shop drawings
- material samples
- mockups
- drawing sets from consultants
Issue construction sketches for
- detail refinement
- coordination
Facilitate project meetings
- take clear actionable minutes at OAC and Construction site meetings
- help assign and track action items through completion
Monitor field quality and closeout
- punch list development and tracking
- on-site quality control (make sure subs are following drawings – rough ins in right place, etc.)
Assist with Procore administration
Support procurement
- specialty bid issuance, bid tabs and award recommendations
Manage permitting
- permit applications and submissions in Eclipse (Philadelphia) or ProjectDox (DC)
- permit renewals and amendments (ensure all permits are tracked and active as needed)
- coordination with AOR, EOR and agencies for permitting
Regulatory documentation
- LEED
- other regulatory agencies
Conduct research and prequalification
- new consultants
- vendors and distributors
- materials

Required Skills & Experience:

Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, and Revit
Experience with Bluebeam or other PDF markup software
Bachelor’s degree in architecture
5+ years of project management experience, with a focus on development and design.
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
Proven ability to manage projects in active construction environments, demonstrating strong organizational and time-management skills.
Professional, polished demeanor and ability to work under pressure while maintaining calm, clear communication.

Post Brothers provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Post Brothers complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.