Associate Director of Design, Operations
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Boston, MA, us
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Planning, or a related discipline required.
- Five plus (5+) years of experience in a planning and design oversight role; experience in a higher education setting is preferred.
- Familiarity with BIM concepts, standards, and workflows (e.g., general awareness of ISO 19650 or equivalent) is expected; hands-on technical modeling expertise is not required, but the ability to dire
- Ability to read and correctly interpret construction documents.
- Broad knowledge of construction and building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing).
- Working knowledge of CAFM or similar space/facilities data systems (experience with MRI CenterStone a plus).
- Ability to communicate well in verbal and written form; able to translate technical BIM/data concepts for non-technical audiences and leadership.
- Strong computer skills required (MS Office, Teams, Adobe Creative Suite); working knowledge of AutoCAD preferred.
Full description
Job Summary:
Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Planning and Design, this role provides senior-level design management for HBS capital and Improvements & Alterations (I&A) projects, from study through schematic design (SD) and design development (DD) phases, and leads the stand-up and ongoing governance of a Building Information Management (BIM) program for HBS facilities and space data. Planning and design strategy remains the responsibility of the Senior Director; this role executes against that strategy at the project level – translating direction into concept plans, design standards compliance, and consultant/vendor management. The BIM program is oriented toward facilities and space management – extending and enriching the existing CAFM system – rather than construction-phase modeling, which remains the responsibility of Capital Programs. This role is expected to build deep institutional and technical knowledge over its first year; in that period, decisions on BIM standards and program direction are made in close partnership with the Senior Director.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:General:
- Executes project-level design management in support of planning and design strategy set by the Senior Director.
- Negotiates and prepares standard Harvard University agreements for design and planning consulting.
- Works with an Operations-wide team on development and updating of campus-wide space, interior, and architectural standards.
- Supervises vendors, outsourced technical consultants, and student interns as assigned.
Design Management:
- Manages assigned capital and I&A projects through study, schematic design (SD), and design development (DD) phases.
- Supports development of the annual and multi-year Capital Budget (led by the Senior Director of Capital Programs) in defining, planning, and scoping potential projects.
- Works with campus departments on space-related requests; develops and enforces campus design and specification standards.
- Develops architectural test fits and concept viability studies as needed.
- Facilitates user discussions and ensures architects' plans meet the school's functional and aesthetic needs.
- Works closely with project managers in supporting all aspects of project design and delivery, advising on design-related objectives from preconstruction through project closeout.
- Collaborates with the Interiors and Furniture Manager and outside design consultants to ensure a coordinated furniture, finish, and interior design process.
- Coordinates interior design and sustainable material discussions with Harvard and external resources and consultants.
- Prepares reports, analyses, and presentation materials related to project design management and BIM program status.