Design Team Leader-Facade

Position Summary:

The Design Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the design process and leading a team of designers engineers and draftsmen in the creation of innovative facade solutions. This role requires a strong technical background excellent leadership skills and a deep understanding of facade systems materials and construction techniques. The Design Team Leader will ensure that all designs meet client specifications industry standards and project requirements while fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership and Management
   

   • Lead mentor and manage the design team providing guidance support and training to enhance skills and performance.
     
   • Assign tasks set clear objectives and ensure the team meets project deadlines and quality standards.
     
   • Conduct regular team meetings to review progress discuss challenges and share insights and best practices.
     

2. Design Development and Oversight
   

   • Oversee the design process from concept to detailed design ensuring all designs are innovative functional and compliant with project requirements.
     
   • Review and approve design drawings specifications and technical documentation ensuring accuracy and quality.
     
   • Collaborate with clients architects engineers and other stakeholders to understand design requirements and provide technical expertise.
     

3. Project Management and Coordination
   

   • Develop and manage project design schedules ensuring timely delivery of design documentation and solutions.
     
   • Coordinate with project managers production teams and external consultants to ensure seamless integration of design and construction processes.
     
   • Monitor project progress identify potential issues and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
     

4. Technical Expertise and Innovation
   

   • Stay updated with the latest trends technologies and materials in facade design and construction.
     
   • Provide technical guidance and support to the team promoting innovative design solutions and best practices.
     
   • Conduct design reviews feasibility studies and risk assessments to ensure design integrity and compliance with industry standards.
     

5. Quality Assurance and Compliance
   

   • Ensure all designs comply with relevant building codes regulations and industry standards.
     
   • Implement quality control procedures to review and validate design calculations details and documentation.
     
   • Address any designrelated issues or conflicts during construction ensuring timely resolution and client satisfaction.
     

6. Client and Stakeholder Engagement
   

   • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients architects and other project stakeholders.
     
   • Present design concepts solutions and progress to clients stakeholders and internal teams effectively communicating technical details and design intent.
     
   • Address client feedback and incorporate changes or improvements into the design process as needed.
     

7. Documentation and Reporting
   

   • Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation of design processes changes and approvals.
     
   • Prepare and present design reports presentations and progress updates to senior management and clients.
     
   • Maintain records of design iterations decisions and project milestones for future reference and compliance purposes.
     

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: A degree in Architecture Civil Engineering Building Science or a related field. A master s degree or relevant certifications in facade design or construction management is a plus.
  
• Experience: 57 years of experience in facade design with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership or senior design role. Experience in highrise buildings commercial projects or complex facade systems is preferred.
  
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD Revit Rhino SketchUp and other 3D modeling tools. Familiarity with structural analysis software and BIM (Building Information Modeling) systems.
  
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership teambuilding and mentoring abilities. Experience in managing and developing design teams.
  
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex design concepts clearly and persuasively to clients and stakeholders.
  
• ProblemSolving Skills: Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to address design challenges creatively and effectively.
  
• DetailOriented: High attention to detail ensuring precision and quality in all design documentation and project deliverables.
  

Tools and Software:

• Design software (e.g. AutoCAD Revit Rhino SketchUp)
  
• BIM software (e.g. Autodesk Revit Navisworks)
  
• Structural analysis software (e.g. ETABS SAP2000)
  
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint)
  
• Project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project Asana)