Design Construction Manager

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Job Title: Design Construction Manager | Owner’s Design Representative

Location: Charlotte, NC

The company: A leading engineering and consulting firm is hiring a Design Construction Manager to act as the Owner’s Design Representative on some of the most complex mission‑critical and data‑center projects in the U.S.

This role sits where design strategy, construction execution, and owner advocacy intersect. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, influence high‑stakes decisions, and ensure projects deliver on schedule, budget, quality, and uptime— with the autonomy and authority to make it happen.

If you’re trusted by contractors, respected by designers, and comfortable being the owner’s voice, this role is built for you.

The position:

• Serve as the single point of coordination between owner, designers, contractors, and vendors
• Drive design progression, reviews, bulletins, and issue resolution
• Manage design‑phase budget, schedule, risk, and change
• Oversee construction administration: RFIs, submittals, quality, and closeout
• Deliver clear weekly executive reporting (schedule, cost, risks, KPIs)
• Build long‑term client trust as a strategic extension of the owner’s team

Could this role be for you?

• Strong experience with electrical, mechanical, and controls systems in mission‑critical environments
• Deep understanding of MOPs, live‑environment risk, and operational continuity
• Ability to represent the owner directly with confidence and credibility
• Proficiency with Procore and modern construction tools
• Organized, decisive, and comfortable operating independently
• Forward‑thinking mindset, including use of AI and emerging technologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• OR hands‑on mission‑critical infrastructure experience
• 5+ years additional relevant experience in complex or mission‑critical construction
• Based in or relocating to Charlotte, NC

Why apply?

• True owner‑side influence on large‑scale mission‑critical programs
• Lead design from schematic through closeout
• High autonomy with executive‑level visibility
• Work on national, high‑profile infrastructure projects
• Compensation that outperforms typical job‑board ranges
• Multiple medical plan options + dental & vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO + paid year‑end shutdown time
• Tuition reimbursement & professional licensing support
• Paid parental leave

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Design Services

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