CA Corp Construction and Design Manager
Summary
In-house commercial design/project manager at a Newport Beach real estate owner-developer, optimizing office and industrial spaces day to day: analyzing tenant space needs, producing CAD test-fit plans, managing project timelines and budgets, coordinating consultants and permitting, and working on-site with construction teams.
For 50 years, Olen has owned, developed, and managed distinctive commercial properties in Orange County, California. Our portfolio consists of over 6 million sq. ft. of premier office and flex-space projects. Olen leases and manages a mixture of Class A office buildings and light industrial properties. Additionally, Olen’s multi-family portfolio consists of over 17,000 apartment units in 50+ residential communities.
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COMMERCIAL DESIGN / PROJECT MANAGER / SPACE PLANNER
Olen is seeking a Commercial Design/Project Manager responsible for optimizing the use of physical spaces within an assigned commercial space to enhance efficiency and functionality. Daily, this role involves analyzing space requirements, developing layout plans, and coordinating with various departments and tenants to ensure that space allocations meet organizational needs. The primary objectives include maximizing space utilization, improving workflow, and ensuring that the physical environment supports the tenant’s and organization’s strategic goals. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders to implement space solutions that align with the company’s vision and operational requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage assigned project(s) including the project timeline and budget.
- Tenant Improvement Space Planning
- Programming meetings with tenants, in-house Leasing team and/or Development team to obtain tenant or spec suite requirements.
- Prepare a “test fit“plan to scale and in CAD, keeping in mind both the tenant’s needs and the owner’s requirements
- Field measure and create base sheets for spaces, as needed
- Work with the Construction team to ensure plans are correct and built accordingly
- Assist in the hiring of architectural firms to obtain working drawings and permits as required. Oversee the permit process
- Understand and adhere to company standards and incorporate them into space plans
- New projects and capital improvements
- Conduct design/programming/feasibility study
- Solicit, review, and participate in consultant selections
- Coordinate consultants including handling of billing and invoice matters
- Work with the Construction team to ensure plans are correct and built accordingly
- Review and create adjusted or new schedules as needed.
- Design
- Select finishes for spec suites and common areas
- Work with vendors to update and identify new standard finish selections as needed
- Working alongside site personnel – including superintendents, project admin staff, and general contractors – to help keep projects on track and running smoothly through regular check ins and on-site presence.
- Interface with the executive team to review job progress and any outstanding issues.
- Ensure all facets and needs of the due diligence, entitlements, design and permitting of the development process are met.
- Develop a clear understanding of the scope of services provided by each consultant and contractor in the design/construction process and provide weekly report of action items, including responsibilities associated with each development.
- Drive to jobsites as needed.
- Other tasks as assigned.