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Meow Wolf · 5 months ago

Facility Design Manager (Project Based Role)

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$121K/yr - $168K/yr

7+ years exp

Meow Wolf is a creative company that reimagines art and storytelling to make a positive difference in the world. They are seeking a Facility Design Manager to oversee and manage the Architectural and Engineering design and construction administration for new exhibitions and expansion projects, ensuring they are completed on budget and on time.

ArtAugmented RealityDigital MediaEventsPodcastService IndustryVirtual Reality

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for the coordination between the Architecture of Record including their engineering consultants, and all Meow Wolf scenic show, show tech, creative and art exhibit vendors

Cultivate collaboration across Meow Wolf's internal creative, show tech, and scenic teams

Understanding and including the development of all preliminary and final facility impacts

Responsible for the development of the Architecture and Engineering scope of work / request for proposal documents, the selection and pre-qualification of potential Architecture and Engineering vendors, the response to questions / clarification during the proposal process, the analysis of the proposals and the development of the recommendation for the vendors

Oversees the Architecture/Engineering schedule for facility design. Responsible for ensuring that the Architecture and Engineering vendors maintain the required schedule and meet their milestone delivery dates in a timely manner

Responsible for managing the Architecture and Engineering vendors contractual obligations including the evaluation of any requests for additional services, the preparation of any directives, the negotiation of all changes and the incorporation of any agreed upon changes into the vendors agreement

Manages the Architecture and Engineering vendors throughout the design and construction phases of the project. Ensures that the creative design intent is maintained during the preparation of design documents by the Architecture and Engineering vendors and other outside parties

Responsible for the development of a complete cost effective and constructible set of drawings specifically for the facility Architecture/ Engineering of the project

Responsible for reviewing the drawings and specifications to ensure that they meet the design intent, the creative appearance and are complete and accurate for construction

Monitors construction in the field including identifying and resolving discrepancies between the construction and drawings and/or design intent. Participates in the management and response to the various requests for information. Evaluates the Architecture and Engineering vendor’s responses to requests for information and the preparation of modification documents

Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established Meow Wolf policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities

Assist in the development of Meow Wolf BIM standards and Guidelines as well ensuring the Architect and their subconsultants are following them throughout project phases

3D Model management, exporting files as needed to share and collaborate with all vendors

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Licensed ArchitectAutoCAD RevitBIM TechnologyProject ManagementBudget ManagementConstruction AdministrationVendor ManagementAnalytical SkillsGoogle Suite ProficiencyBluebeam Revu ProficiencyInterpersonal SkillsCreative ThinkingOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Licensed Architect or in process of taking exams required

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, or Engineering from an accredited university or college is required

7-10 years of turn-key project experience, preferably within the entertainment industry, is required

Supervisory and contract/vendor management experience

Hand and Computer drawing/drafting skills required

Experience with AutoCAD Revit, Navisworks Manage, Sketch Up, Autodesk Construction Cloud Design Collaboration, Model Coordination and Build modules required

Familiarity with BIM technology and best practices

Knowledge of forecasting and budget allocation techniques

Works well in a multi-faceted team environment

Familiarity with general building codes and life safety requirements

High degree of tact & diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will

You are able to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

You bring strong experience creating, understanding, managing and adhering to project budgets, schedules and milestones

You are skilled in problem solving as well as anticipating changes within the project scope

You hold excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, organizational as well as creative thinking essential tools to set you up for success

Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Proficiency with Google Suite, Autodesk Products and Bluebeam Revu