Design Manager

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Design Manager

Engineering - Houston, TX

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.

McCarthy's reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of:
Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.

We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.

We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.

We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

McCarthy is seeking a Design Integration Manager to join the regional Design Integration (DI) department in the Dallas business unit. Reporting to the regional Senior Design Integration Director, the Manager will apply their technical expertise to oversee planning, coordination, facilitation and implementation of DI activities such as team alignment and collaboration procedures, design schedule management, design alignment and issue management, and design-build/design-assist contract management.

DI also supports the business development, preconstruction and operations teams to ensure full team integration and consistency throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Core Competencies

* Resolution Driver:
Drives decision making process and issue resolution. Detail oriented. Strong organizational skills.

* Goal Owner:
Takes ownership of the planning, organization, and follow through of project results. Self-starter.

* Mature Collaborator:
Builds trusting relationships. Resolves conflict while maintaining composure. Fosters collaboration. Builds consensus. Maintains positive and solutions-oriented approach.

* Adaptable Leader:
Knows when and how to take charge, facilitate, or influence effectively in grey/ambiguous situations, depending on the setting (contract type, relationships, meeting vs one-on-one, etc.). Flexible. Strong communicator.

* Performance Elevator:
Creates a team-first environment of growth and development. Enjoys ongoing learning and training others.

Primary Responsibilities

Team Alignment

* Assist with project startup activities.

* Develop and maintain project organizational charts, roles & responsibilities matrixes, and decision-making workflows.

* Participate in teaming and partnering meetings.

* Lead kickoff meetings and weekly internal and external coordination meetings.

* Establish collaboration procedures with the owner and design team.

* Lead project team alignment effort during transition from design phase to construction.

* Manage and develop other team members.

Design Phase Planning & Schedule Management

* Collaboratively develop integrated project schedules including activities for design, preconstruction, permitting, procurement, construction, activation, and closeout.

* Lead phase pull planning sessions.

* Lead weekly pull plan updates.

Design Alignment

* Collaboratively develop design deliverables plan with owner, designer, preconstruction and construction teams.

* Lead design review process to ensure design in aligned with owner's project requirements, design intent that is clear and coordinated, budget, and plan for construction (schedule, quality, safety, etc.).

* Lead design issue management.

Design Risk Mitigation

* Assist with designer contracting process.

* Manage design-build and design-assist trade partners.

* Coordinate design scopes of service, including design-build, design-assist, and delegated design.

Business Development

* Work with Business Development team to develop and maintain any potential and existing client-business relationships

* Develop a strong understanding of the company's services, capabilities, business strategy, and knowledge of their local/national competition

* Assist in developing creative solutions for existing clients, as well as for new opportunities

* Actively participate in pursuits including proposal development and interviews, as needed

* Actively participate in industry organizations, including the delivery of strategic presentations and board representation, as appropriate

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering related field.

* 8-10+ years of experience in…