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AvalonBay CommunitiesPosted 10/21/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $110,800 - $184,800 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates operational leadership and hands-on execution in design management, with a focus on improving processes and systems across multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in project management, resource allocation, and the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance workflow efficiency.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Project ManagementProcess ImprovementOperational LeadershipStakeholder CoordinationEmerging Technologies Evaluation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide operational leadership and hands-on execution for Vivmark’s Design organization
- Ensure resources, systems, and processes support effective day-to-day operations and continued growth
- Maintain visibility into project pipelines, schedules, milestones, and delivery across Architecture and Interiors
- Assess workload and capacity to inform staffing and project assignments
- Identify risks and competing priorities and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve issues
- Define group-wide business priorities, translate them into plans, and track commitments and progress
- Manage and refine workflows, standards, templates, and tools
- Standardize design processes and clarify roles and responsibilities with internal stakeholders and external partners
- Track adoption of design standards and assess process effectiveness through regular reporting
- Research emerging technologies and industry trends, including AI-enabled tools and workflows
- Evaluate opportunities, recommend solutions, and lead implementation of improvements
- Coordinate onboarding, training, and systems adoption
- Identify and address capability gaps and support collaboration and consistent practices across functions and locations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- 8–12 years of experience in operations, project management, or team leadership, ideally within architecture, design, or a related industry
- Experience improving processes and systems for multidisciplinary teams across multiple functions or locations
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to anticipate challenges, navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and follow through independently
- Experience with project management systems, project pipeline and schedule tracking, reporting tools, and business planning
- Curiosity about emerging technologies and ability to evaluate new tools and translate ideas into practical improvements
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively across teams in a collaborative, creative environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation
- Company holidays
- Exclusive team member housing discounts
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementProcess ImprovementWorkflow ManagementCapacity AssessmentDesign Standards TrackingReporting ToolsBusiness PlanningSystems AdoptionRisk IdentificationAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborationRelationship Building
Tools & Technologies
Project Management SystemsReporting ToolsAI-Enabled ToolsDesign ToolsScheduling Tools
Industry Keywords
ArchitectureInterior DesignConstruction ManagementDesign ProcessesMultidisciplinary Teams