SENIOR DESIGNER (Construction Administration Role)

Senior Designer, Construction Administration & Technical Delivery Lead.

SUMMARY

• A highly experienced, hands-on professional specializing in the technical execution and project delivery of industry-leading interior hospitality projects.
• While experienced in all project phases, this role is initially focused on serving as an AvroKO Senior Designer for Construction Administration or various projects. This does not preclude the designer from working on projects in different phases.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for technical documentation review, overseeing RFI and submittal processes, conducting detailed site visits and reporting, and ensuring rigorous adherence to design intent during field execution.
• This role requires a strong background in firms renowned for their highly creative, bespoke hospitality design.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The Senior Designer reports to the Design Manager and may occasionally report directly to a Director, depending on project scale and complexity.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

EXECUTION (CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION) Hospitality Interiors

• Acts as an AvroKO senior designer for Construction Administration, with a focus on technical oversight, problem resolution, and protecting the design intent.
• Partners with the Design Manager to ensure all construction administration tasks conform to AvroKO’s standards and requirements specific to each project phase.
• Leads the team in performing comprehensive CA services, including:
• Responding to RFIs and interpreting contract documents to ensure design intent is met, providing necessary technical clarifications.
• Reviewing submittals, substitutions, and field conditions for conformance with the approved design.
• Creatively and autonomously resolving design problems and issues that arise during construction to maintain design integrity.
• Attending and reporting on field visits and design-critical mock-ups.
• Conducting punch list walk-throughs and supervising staff's preparation of the punch list.
• Assists the Design Manager in project closeout and documentation.

DELIVERY, TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION & COORDINATION Hospitality Interiors

As a senior designer at AvroKO, other general responsibilities include;

• Serves as a key project point of contact, managing technical communications and coordination between our project teams and clients, consultants, and General Contractor, ensuring clear alignment on project scope and quality objectives, with particular emphasis on preserving design intent and ensuring integration of technical requirements on their projects and constructability.
• Leads the preparation and timely delivery of technical documentation and deliverables per project contract and AvroKO’s standards, ensuring rigorous internal quality assurance of the work product.
• Supervises and mentors junior staff on technical production, project documentation standards, and the processes of construction administration.

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This is a hybrid role located in New York, NY (3+days/week required in-studio)Y (3+days/week required in-studio)

EEO Statement

AvroKO is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and gender expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.