Post Brothers, Design
Technical Design Manager at Post Brothers
- Location
- Philadelphia, United States
- Compensation
- $110k-$130k
Post Brothers is redefining Philadelphia’s skyline by bringing design and construction entirely in-house, and they are looking for a Technical Design Manager to bridge the gap between vision and reality. In this owner-side role, you will move beyond traditional studio hand-offs to gain true authority over high-profile developments like Geneva and Piazza Alta, managing everything from construction sketches and permitting to on-site quality control.
If you have a degree in architecture and 5+ years of experience, this is a unique opportunity to join a vertically integrated developer where your decisions directly shape the finished product from the drawing board to the field.
Role overview
You will bridge the gap between design intent and physical construction on major Philadelphia sites like Geneva and Piazza Alta. Reporting to the VP of Design, you’ll manage construction sketches, shop drawings, permitting, and site-level quality control. This is an owner-side role offering direct authority and oversight over the entire build process.
About Post Brothers
Post Brothers, legally identified as Post Commercial Real Estate LLC, is a Philadelphia-based vertically integrated real estate development, investment, and property management company. Founded in 2006, it develops, renovates, leases, and manages upscale urban apartment communities and selected commercial and retail properties, with in-house expertise spanning acquisitions, finance, design, construction, asset management, leasing, and property management.
What you will do
- Produce construction sketches for detail refinement and coordination while reviewing shop drawings, material samples, and consultant sets for design adherence.
- Manage the permitting process through Philadelphia’s Eclipse system and navigate LEED documentation to ensure all regulatory requirements and certifications are met.
- Lead project meetings and conduct on-site quality control inspections, ensuring subcontractors follow drawings precisely and maintaining Post Brothers’ rigorous standards for precision.
Who this is a fit for
- Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and brings 5+ years of project management experience with a specific focus on construction administration and design development.
- Demonstrates advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam, with a proven ability to manage technical documentation in active, high-pressure construction environments.
- Possesses a professional, polished demeanor and excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex architectural details into actionable instructions for site teams and vendors.
Why this role is remarkable
- Gain true owner-side authority, moving beyond traditional studio hand-offs to make real-time decisions that directly impact the built environment.
- Work for a vertically integrated powerhouse where design, construction, and management happen under one roof, removing bureaucratic delays between decisions and site execution.
- Take immediate ownership of high-profile Philadelphia developments like Geneva and Piazza Alta, overseeing complex technical details from rough-ins through to final punch lists.
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