Assistant Vice President - Branding & Placemaking - Architecture
Company: Kinsley Power Systems
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
The Assistant Vice President - Branding & Placemaking -
Architecture shall be an integral part of the Company's
Development, Construction and Capital Improvements Services
Division and work within a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
The AVP - Branding & Placemaking - Architecture shall be part of a
team dedicated to carrying out the operating vision, committed to
ensuring project quality, meeting approved budgets and scheduled
deadlines, and exceeding the expectations of the Company's tenants
and stockholders. The AVP - Branding & Placemaking - Architecture
shall be a self-directed and -motivated individual capable of
resolving complex issues in a timely manner consistent with the
Company's goals and objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Candidate will be responsible for the following primary
areas:
- Design Lead on Public Spaces and Architecture - Candidate will
lead design for project architecture with emphasis on core and
shell design, master planning, and exterior public spaces with
consideration for advanced sustainability goals, material health,
wellness, and enhanced public environments. Candidate will
collaborate with Interior Lead on lobbies and common areas, as well
as outdoor spaces and other "public" spaces in the Alexandria
portfolio, ensuring a seamless quality of experience and execution.
Candidate will participate in project visioning, planning, tenant
engagement, construction oversight, FF&E selection, etc. This
area will include working closely with assigned Project Manager to
select designers, vendors, contractors, etc.
- Project Management Consultation - Candidate will assist the
Construction Project Manager on the coordination of design and
construction activities to include, but not be limited to,
architect, contractor, branding vendor, and consultant solicitation
and selection; design and construction document review; shop
drawing review; and construction management and administration.
Candidate will be primarily focused on the master plan and core and
shell design of our buildings.
- Amenities and Placemaking Consultation - Candidate will assist
Regional Directors, Amenity Directors, and Chief Branding Officer
through participation in visioning, planning, strategy,
programming, activation, tenant surveys, and events at amenity
centers; helping connect the regional placemaking needs to the
project opportunities; and assisting with budget, tenant
demographics, and scheduling. This candidate will work as a liaison
between the construction team and the amenity team, helping
champion our placemaking goals for our project deliveries.
- Brand Advocacy - Candidate will assist Regional Directors and
Chief Branding Officer in elevating and enhancing Alexandria's
brand story in the built environment. This Candidate must have a
strong understanding of Alexandria's mission and brand. Candidate
will work as a mediator between design and architecture vendors and
our project teams to help distill and polish our brand through
thoughtful, human-centered, and strong brand- and mission-driven
designs.
Candidate will engage in some of the following activities in
connection with the primary areas of responsibility and involvement
above:
- Oversee consultant, design, and construction contracts and
ensure the obligations of such contracts are satisfied.
- Develop and manage project budgets and schedules in
collaboration with the Project Manager. Complete projects in
accordance with Company-approved budgets and schedules.
- Be involved in the collaboration, development, and presentation
of ideas and design concepts to senior management.
- Understand the Company's obligations as detailed in its lease
and work letter agreements for assigned projects.
- Communicate and interact with the Company's tenants,
contractors, architects, consultants, and other project team
members.
- Oversee, manage, and direct outsourced development and design
management consultant services and activities as the project
requires.
- Manage consultant and contractor payment applications,
including review of invoices for conformance with contract
documents.
- Administer the collection of acceptable certificates of
insurance, lien waivers, and other required project documents;
process consultant and contractor payments; and maintain project
files.
- Prepare project status and performance reports.
- Provide general support to other operating divisions of the
Company, and participate in special projects, as needed and
assigned.
- Spearhead, develop, and lead brand-centered design and
placemaking presentations on projects to executive leadership.
Qualifications and Experience:
- At least 10 years of practical working experience in the
interior design, architecture, or real estate industry, or related
fields, with a demonstrated strong design and architecture
background. Experience in a variety of typologies like hospitality,
retail, office, life science, and fitness, a plus.
- Ability and desire to travel as necessary to meet project goals
and objectives, a must.
- Understanding and working experience with design and/or
construction contract preparation, AIA document forms, construction
payment applications, lien waiver review and preparation,
certificates of insurance, and other construction-related
documentation.
- Strong verbal and written communications required, with
demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to interact both
internally with other Company members and externally with tenants,
contractors, architects, consultants, and other project team
members.
- Experience managing, preparing, and presenting to C-suite
executives.
- Strong organizational skills and experience managing a wide
range of project types, with a willingness to lead new areas and
disciplines.
- Computer proficiency with strong experience in Adobe Creative
Suite, Bluebeam, and spreadsheet preparation and working knowledge
of all Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and
PowerPoint; SketchUp, a plus.
- Must be tenacious, flexible, enthusiastic, optimistic, and
excited to work in a fast-paced, self-starter environment.
- Experience working with brand curation/narration and ability to
speak to brand centric-concept drivers in their work.
- The expected base salary range for this position is $180,000
USD to $210,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and
the actual salary may vary based on the consideration of many
factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the
individual's knowledge, experience, education, qualifications,
skills, job location, and the Company's compensation practices.
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Keywords: Kinsley Power Systems, Encinitas , Assistant Vice President - Branding & Placemaking - Architecture, Executive , San Diego, California
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