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Design Project Manager (On-Site at KPG Corporate Office)
Kittle Property GroupIndianapolis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Aug 2025
💰 $90,000/yr
About the role
**Job Title: Design Project Manager**
**Location:** KPG Corporate Office
**Department:** Design
**Reports To:** Director of Architecture
**Salary:** $90,000 plus Corporate Bonus Structure and Full Benefits Package
**About Us:**
At Kittle Property Group, we're dedicated to excellence, innovation, and community commitment. We believe in fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our mission of creating exceptional living spaces.
**Position Summary:**
We're seeking a skilled Design Project Manager to ensure cost-effective and high-quality design through the preparation of comprehensive construction documents for new projects. This role involves managing third-party design contracts and coordinating the design efforts across structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and landscape vendors.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Develop and manage project design drawings, aligning with architectural parameters and program documents.
- Lead weekly project meetings and periodic reviews to maintain project timelines.
- Provide design drawings for preliminary cost estimation and finalize construction documents for obtaining permits.
- Coordinate with external consultants for engineering services, ensuring seamless integration across all project facets.
- Stay abreast of current building practices and materials, suggesting improvements as needed.
- Maintain organized project files and up-to-date design manuals.
- Address requests for information and architectural instructions promptly.
- Attend and document project meetings, site visits, and frame walks.
- Collaborate with pre-construction, construction, and property management teams as required.
- Maintain professional licenses and certifications through ongoing education.
- Contribute to the standardization efforts within the design department.
**Qualifications:**
- At least 8 years of design experience in multifamily, residential, and wood construction.
- Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited program.
- Architect license and/or NCARB certification preferred.
- Proficient in architectural plan and specification development.
- Knowledgeable in construction practices and building codes.
- Advanced skills in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
- Understanding of construction budgets, estimates, and procedures.
- Strong communication, analytical, and reasoning skills.
- Ability to travel up to 25% for project site visits.
Join us at Kittle Property Group, where your expertise will drive the creation of innovative living spaces. Apply today and be part of a team that values excellence and community focus.JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Design Project ManagerDEPARTMENT: DesignREPORTS TO: Director of ArchitectureSUPERVISES: NoneFLSA STATUS: ExemptEXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEESSupports the organization's mission and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect of personalization, commitment to our community, accountability, and ownership.POSITION SUMMARY:Responsible and accountable for cost effective design through preparation of complete, thorough, and timely construction documents for new projects. This includes oversight of third-party design contracts and design coordination of structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and landscape vendors.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
**Location:** KPG Corporate Office
**Department:** Design
**Reports To:** Director of Architecture
**Salary:** $90,000 plus Corporate Bonus Structure and Full Benefits Package
**About Us:**
At Kittle Property Group, we're dedicated to excellence, innovation, and community commitment. We believe in fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our mission of creating exceptional living spaces.
**Position Summary:**
We're seeking a skilled Design Project Manager to ensure cost-effective and high-quality design through the preparation of comprehensive construction documents for new projects. This role involves managing third-party design contracts and coordinating the design efforts across structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and landscape vendors.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Develop and manage project design drawings, aligning with architectural parameters and program documents.
- Lead weekly project meetings and periodic reviews to maintain project timelines.
- Provide design drawings for preliminary cost estimation and finalize construction documents for obtaining permits.
- Coordinate with external consultants for engineering services, ensuring seamless integration across all project facets.
- Stay abreast of current building practices and materials, suggesting improvements as needed.
- Maintain organized project files and up-to-date design manuals.
- Address requests for information and architectural instructions promptly.
- Attend and document project meetings, site visits, and frame walks.
- Collaborate with pre-construction, construction, and property management teams as required.
- Maintain professional licenses and certifications through ongoing education.
- Contribute to the standardization efforts within the design department.
**Qualifications:**
- At least 8 years of design experience in multifamily, residential, and wood construction.
- Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited program.
- Architect license and/or NCARB certification preferred.
- Proficient in architectural plan and specification development.
- Knowledgeable in construction practices and building codes.
- Advanced skills in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
- Understanding of construction budgets, estimates, and procedures.
- Strong communication, analytical, and reasoning skills.
- Ability to travel up to 25% for project site visits.
Join us at Kittle Property Group, where your expertise will drive the creation of innovative living spaces. Apply today and be part of a team that values excellence and community focus.JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Design Project ManagerDEPARTMENT: DesignREPORTS TO: Director of ArchitectureSUPERVISES: NoneFLSA STATUS: ExemptEXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEESSupports the organization's mission and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect of personalization, commitment to our community, accountability, and ownership.POSITION SUMMARY:Responsible and accountable for cost effective design through preparation of complete, thorough, and timely construction documents for new projects. This includes oversight of third-party design contracts and design coordination of structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and landscape vendors.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop project design drawings for assigned projects in accordance with Architect’s design parameters and program documents provided by development.
- Oversee weekly project meetings and scheduled periodic reviews.
- Provide project design drawings needed for accurate preliminary cost estimating by pre-construction department.
- Provide accurate final construction documents to secure all required building permits and complete buy-out by the purchasing department.
- Coordinate outside consulting (i
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