Technical Design Manager

Post Commercial Real Estate

• $95K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
  • Experience with Bluebeam or similar PDF markup software
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture
  • 5+ years of project management experience focused on development and design
  • Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
  • Ability to manage projects effectively in active construction sites
  • Professional demeanor under pressure with effective communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Review shop drawings, material samples, mockups, and consultant drawing sets for design adherence
  • Issue construction sketches for detail refinement and coordination
  • Facilitate and document project meetings, tracking actionable items to ensure completion
  • Monitor on-site quality and develop punch lists
  • Assist with Procore administration tasks
  • Support procurement processes including specialty bid issuance and award recommendations
  • Manage permitting processes and regulatory documentation for projects

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead projects from design to execution
  • Work within a collaborative environment
  • Focus on quality, precision, and resident-first experience
  • Chance to engage in sustainability through LEED documentation
  • Growth opportunities in a fast-paced construction setting
Full Job Description
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.

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