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About the Role

The Facility Design Manager oversees and manages the Architectural and Engineering design and construction administration effort. This role also manages the resources, finances, and schedule of that project to ensure the project schedule and budget are met. You will be responsible for the on-budget and on-time direction and implementation of facility design and construction for new exhibitions, as well as Sustainment and Expansion projects.

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.
Highly organized and capable of tracking work related tasks.
Coordinates facility agenda items that are facility related from the Show and Creative teams.
Creates technical design exhibits and sketches to communicate in field and construction clarifications.
Actively participate in AOR/EOR page turn, create throughout markups, track and close out outstanding redlines. Package summary of complete and incomplete markups.
Identify and eliminate design conflicts during construction.
Ensure designs meet applicable building, fire/life-safety, accessibility, environmental, and occupational requirements.
Coordinate permitting and authority-having-jurisdiction reviews.
Track critical code and compliance decisions.
Review field conditions and proposed deviations.
Performs weekly building scan for internal record keeping of construction.
Onsite presence for OAC meetings and period site walks.
Performs other Facility Design Manager duties as assigned.

Requirements

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Licensed Architect or in process of taking exams required
Supervisory and contract/vendor management experience.
Hand and Computer drawing/drafting skills 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.
Physical ability to walk, stand, take stairs/slides/elevators, and navigate the elements during the day and night.
Employee may be required to remain in a sitting or standing position for prolonged periods, and repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.
The employee will comply with company and OSHA standard workplace safety protocols.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
This position will require some travel (up to 25%)

Skills

AutoCAD Revit
Navisworks Manage
Sketch Up
Autodesk Construction Cloud Design Collaboration
Model Coordination
Build modules
Google Suite
Autodesk Products
Bluebeam Revu

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

On-site
Project based
Full-time

Experience Level

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

Education Level

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

Salary/Compensations

$121,391 to $167,520

Benefits

Medical Insurance options: PPO & HDHP*
Dental and Vision Insurance*
HSA, HRA, and FSA options*
401k Retirement Plan
Company paid Life Insurance Policy and Disability Coverage(s)*
Voluntary Critical Illness and Life Insurance Policies*
Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks
Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch and Cafes
Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests

About the Company

Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are!
We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in.
We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration.
Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.
We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of: Collaborative Creativity, Provocative Playfulness, Outsiders Welcome, Authentic Compassion, Audacious Courage.
Meow Wolf is committed to our DIY roots and grassroots community support principles.
To document that commitment, we converted our legal designation into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation and have certified as a B Corporation.
As a B Corp, we have a triple bottom line of supporting financial, social and environmental wellbeing in our community.

Equal Opportunity

Meow Wolf is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
We are committed to ensuring all employees enjoy and thrive in a work environment where differences make us the vibrant, wonderful community we are!
All employment decisions at Meow Wolf are based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, service in the military or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.