Product Design Manager jobs in Olympia, WA

Product Design Manager manages and coordinates design, development, and enhancement of new and existing products/product lines. Evaluates and ensures design feasibility and design optimization. Being a Product Design Manager ensures team meets project milestones and completes projects within established timeline. Evaluates issues, provides resolution, and communicates to management. Additionally, Product Design Manager requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Product Design Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Product Design Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Commercial Design Project Manager - blue architecture
  • Spees Design Build
  • Bremerton, WA FULL_TIME

  • blue architecture interiors
    alma@blue-nw.com
    Commercial Design Project Manager
    Your New Company:
    Blue Architecture is seeking a full-time Commercial Design Project Manager to join our team in Bremerton, WA for commercial design projects. This person will have a comprehensive knowledge of design, construction techniques, and building codes. 
    Blue Architecture is a design firm that specializes in providing architecture, engineering, and project management consulting services. We work in teams, tackle exciting projects, and enjoy a stimulating and collegial environment.
    The Project Manager will be part of the dynamic commercial construction and design team with Blue Architecture’s Design-Bid-Build operations. This team is primarily involved in commercial construction for various project types within the Veterans Affairs Medical Center systems and commercial construction projects throughout the Western United States. The position collaborates with all other design discipline staff and will help grow the team’s Commercial Design department.  
    Your New Role:
    We are looking for an individual, with at least 3 years of experience, to join its expanding team as a Design Assistant Project Manager. You should have at least three (3) years of experience in a construction or design environment. The Project Manager’s primary responsibilities are to assist the Senior Project Manager, Project Designer(s), and Site Manager(s) in all aspects of the construction and design projects(s) including but not limited to, staff development, development of bid packages and specifications, coordination of shop drawings, submittal review and submissions, expediting material deliveries, assisting with project cost accounting, processing owner and subcontractor billings, and periodic project site visits. As a Project Manager, you will be trained to successfully negotiate subcontracts and change orders and effectively direct the project administration is daily activities to ensure proper project support is being maintained. Someone with an undergraduate degree in construction management would be ideal.
    What You'll Need to Succeed:
    • Construction or Design Related Degree (BA/BSc) or a good tenure in a construction/design company.
    • Procore knowledge and experience are a plus.
    • 3 years experience in a construction or design environment as a Project Coordinator or Project Engineer role preferred.
    • Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of commercial projects, buildings, or other structures.
    • The ability to accurately read, comprehend, and interpret construction drawings and specifications is of utmost importance.
    • Great Communication Skills.
    • Willingness to take on additional tasks.
    • Be a self-starter.
    • Ability to drive and push all involved parties forward toward project completion.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Project and/or Primavera.
    What you’ll be doing in your new role:
    • Project Manager(s) in the process of reviewing prospective change orders. Maintain the software that tracks approved change order requests for each project.
    • Keep track of budget costs including buyout costs, contingency sums, and GMP changes.
    • Assist the Senior Project Manager/Project Designer(s) when directed during the bid phase with bid invites, pre-bid meeting agenda, uploading files, phone calls, scan/save bid proposals/documents, and preparing bid tabulation sheets.
    • Keep current on any changes in the building-connected software and set up training or implementation of changes upon approval of the Chief Estimator. Monitor all jobs currently bidding to see if bidding software is running smoothly.
    • Tracking issuance and review of product and shop drawing submittals to ensure timely coordination between all parties involved in the review process.
    • Coordination of Operation & Maintenance Manuals for incorporation of required information.
    • Assist Estimator(s) with takeoff of materials for pricing as requested.
    • Review the Subcontractor's initial submitted schedule of values to verify if work is broken down per trades and labor and materials.
    • Prepares and maintains the Progress Schedule.
    • Prepares and processes RFI's and submittals.
    • Expedites Scheduled Shop Drawings and Shop Drawing Log.
    • Maintain Company Reports (Weekly and Monthly).
    • Prepare monthly Pay Applications, process, and approve bills and invoices. Maintain cash flow reports, and update cost reports.
    • Prepares change orders for all Client changes. Represents the company as the liaison between the Client and the Architect.
    • Notify the Client and Architect of all potential time delays, changes, payments, and labor disputes.
    • Maintain safety control.
    • Administer the Client and Subcontractor contracts.
    • Expedite material deliveries and labor to the project. Maintain delivery schedules for all materials and equipment.
    • Create and maintain subcontractor start-up, product data, shop drawings, and submittals as required per contract documents. Maintain tracking daily to ensure each element is issued and reviewed on time.
    • Send notices daily or weekly to vendors/ subs/ project managers, architects, or engineers needing to submit or review information.
    • Send submittals to the project coordinator that need to be incorporated into the Operation & Maintenance manuals.
    • Attend construction and design meetings as requested. Record and publish meeting minutes.
    • Assist Project Management with schedule updates, postings, and distribution.
    • Prepare contracts and scopes of work under the direction of the Project Management.
    • Assist Project Management with the preparation and submission of budget estimates.
    • Assist Project Management with planning, organizing, and coordinating construction activities.
    • Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
    • Manage the maintenance of process and cost-tracking reports.
    • Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
    • Coordinate the submittal and RFI process.
    • Manage and maintain current drawing and specification logs.
    • Assist Project Manager(s) and/or Field Personnel in investigating damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
    • Coordinate and review monthly Subcontractor's Pay Applications and submit them to Project Management for approval.
    • Coordinate, review, and submit Owner monthly billings for payment.
    • Order temporary construction equipment and materials such as job site trailers, temporary sanitary facilities, electric meters, project signage, Federal/State required signage, etc.
    • Enforce quality adherence constantly in each project to establish and maintain high-quality standards.
    • Maintain and support a positive attitude towards work which further promotes a strong team environment.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to be utilized when communicating with diverse project teams.
    • Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking, while understanding time-sensitive issues.
    • Must be able to work collaboratively for multiple Project Managers concurrently, along with Architectural firms, Clients, and numerous Vendors.
    • Employees must be energetic, flexible, and motivated self-starters who are ready to work with a dynamic and growing team.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations.
    • Ability to understand project processes and standard progression for construction projects (i.e. document control).
    • Standard knowledge of elementary project estimating procedures.
    • Positive projection and maintenance of a professional image always.
    • Ability to resolve disputes quickly, effectively, and to the satisfaction of all parties involved.
    • Willingness to learn and progressively take on new roles and responsibilities relative to both project management and field operations.
    • Encourages, fosters, and promotes effective time management for all daily activities to produce quality results.
    • Prepare subcontractor change orders.
    • Prepare all necessary correspondence to all subcontractors, Clients, and architects.
    • Schedule and hold weekly job site meetings with all subcontractors, Clients, and architects.
    • Maintain project budget and cost control.
    • Maintains organization of the project job site office and site.
    • Maintains quality control, production control, and job site administration.
    • Maintain job site files.
    • Maintain contract documents and keep up-to-date as-built drawings.
    • Prepare monthly cost reports and coordinate projections with the superintendent.
    • Submit weekly labor reports.
    • Keep Management advised of all potential issues or problems.
    • Complete any other duties assigned by management.
    Preferred Skills and Qualifications
    • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and to meet multiple deadlines.
    • Strong work ethic
    Compensation & Benefits
    Blue Architecture offers a comprehensive benefits package including 75% employer-paid medical/dental coverage, life insurance, a tax-free Health Savings Account, ten paid holidays, paid time off, unpaid leave, performance-based bonuses, and a 401(k)-matching plan for qualified positions.
    The pay range is $70k to $80k annually.

    It is the employment policy and practice of Blue Architecture to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other classes protected by applicable law, and to not discriminate concerning compensation and opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion and transfers.
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Project Manager - Transportation Design - Lacey
  • SCJ Alliance
  • Lacey, WA OTHER
  • We are seeking a dynamic and driven transportation engineer with project management experience to join our transportation design team. Our transportation engineering work is varied, detail- and specif...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Paid Product Tester
  • Product Review Jobs
  • NAHCOTTA, WA FULL_TIME
  • Compensation: Varies per assignment. Up to $500 per week.Location: Remote (USA)Company: ProductReviewJobsThank you for your interest in becoming a Paid Product Tester. This opportunity is for completi...
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Paid Product Tester
  • Product Review Jobs
  • BAY CENTER, WA FULL_TIME
  • Compensation: Varies per assignment. Up to $500 per week.Location: Remote (USA)Company: ProductReviewJobsThank you for your interest in becoming a Paid Product Tester. This opportunity is for completi...
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Paid Product Tester
  • Product Review Jobs
  • TOKELAND, WA FULL_TIME
  • Compensation: Varies per assignment. Up to $500 per week.Location: Remote (USA)Company: ProductReviewJobsThank you for your interest in becoming a Paid Product Tester. This opportunity is for completi...
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Paid Product Tester
  • Product Review Jobs
  • NASELLE, WA FULL_TIME
  • Compensation: Varies per assignment. Up to $500 per week.Location: Remote (USA)Company: ProductReviewJobsThank you for your interest in becoming a Paid Product Tester. This opportunity is for completi...
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Instructional Designer, Learning Design & Development
  • General Motors
  • Olympia, WA
  • Job Description This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PT Sales Associate Capital Mall
  • Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
  • Olympia, WA
  • About us LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confid...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Estates Attorney I
  • Gravis Law, PLLC
  • Olympia, WA
  • Job Type Full-time Description An Estates Attorney I is mid-level attorney with 3+ years' experience practicing law. The...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Office Administration Part Time Work from Home Computer Job
  • Expert Analytical Solutions
  • Olympia, WA
  • Job Description Office Administration Part Time Work from Home Computer Job Work from Home Online Computer Work - Admini...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Sales Associate FT
  • Smart Foodservice Stores LLC
  • Olympia, WA
  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Front End: • Ensure all customers have an impeccable CHEF’STORE experience by deve...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forklift Driver/Palletizer Operator
  • Crown Holdings, Inc.
  • Olympia, WA
  • Job Title Forklift Driver/Palletizer Operator Plant/Location Olympia, WA 98501 US (Primary) Job Type Hourly Category Man...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store Support Associate
  • Selden's Interior Furnishings Inc
  • Olympia, WA
  • Job Description Seldens Designer Home Furnishings is a curator of design, taste, and style in the luxury lifestyle marke...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Audio/Visual Analyst
  • CAI
  • DC, WA
  • Audio/Visual Analyst Req number: R2158 Employment type: Full time Worksite flexibility: Onsite Job Summary As the Audio/...
  • 3/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

Olympia is the capital of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. European settlers claimed the area in 1846, with the Treaty of Medicine Creek initiated in 1854, and the Treaty of Olympia initiated in January 1856. Olympia was incorporated as a town on January 28, 1859, and as a City in 1882. The population was 46,479 as of the 2010 census, making it the 24th largest city in the state. The city borders Lacey to the east and Tumwater to the south. Olympia is a cultural center of the southern Puget Sound region. Olympia is located 60 miles (100 km) southwest of Seat...
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Income Estimation for Product Design Manager jobs
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Olympia, Washington area prices
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