Milhaus is an award-winning, mixed-use development, construction, and property management company that specializes in Class A, urban, multifamily residential buildings. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Milhaus is comprised of inspired and industrious individuals who are passionate about the development of mixed-use and multifamily communities. We provide exceptional customer experiences and create solutions for neighborhoods that positively impact communities by providing unparalleled expertise in real estate, investment, development, construction and management. We develop high-quality projects that are financially responsible, withstand the passage of time, improve peoples' lives and transform communities.
The Design Development Manager (DDM) supports the Development team by managing the design process and associated consultants for all multi-family projects. The DDM is a detail-oriented individual that has a keen eye for design and can help make design decisions that are budget friendly and ensure Milhaus standards are being met. In its supporting role of the development activities of the company, the DDM works with various consultants, engineers, architects, governmental representatives, contractors, and brokers.
Position Functions - Solicit proposals, review scope, and contract with all consultants including, but not limited to architecture, interior design, engineering, environmental, geotechnical, moisture, accessibility and low voltage
- Represent Milhaus in design meetings and manage consultant coordination for all projects in development
- Review all plans for constructability and to ensure Milhaus standards are being met
- Maintain project design checklist and drawing deliverable schedule
- Assess site utility conditions and facilitate coordination between utility companies and design consultants
- Review project amenity programming and design to ensure market and Milhaus conditions are being met
- Assist development team in entitlements and approvals by ensuring all deliverables are provided and Milhaus standards are achieved
- Champion permitting by ensuring all documents are submitted and pushed through for approval
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, ideally specializing in architecture, engineering, or construction management is required
- Significant applicable work experience in real estate development, investment, planning, or construction (preferably in multi-family development)
- Ability to work independently and efficiently manage time / workload
- Ability to read and review Construction Documents
- High level understanding of construction pricing to help inform design decisions
- Knowledge of project design evolution
- Ability to effectively direct and manage 8-12 consultants for each project and lead a meeting with 8-10 attendees
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
- Ability to prioritize tasks and tactfully negotiate priority with end users
At Milhaus, we believe our values are not just standards that we strive for, but in how we act every day. We seek these values when hiring and we believe that no one person is greater than what we believe in. Having these values at Milhaus means that you are apart of something greater than yourself.
We act with: Integrity. Execution. Innovation. Collaboration.
By joining us at our corporate office in downtown Indianapolis or onsite at one of our many properties, you'll be provided the opportunity to grow your career and become part of a team that truly makes a difference.