Design Manager

Lead Design Excellence on Some of the Nation's Most Complex Projects!

Ander Corp is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead design execution across federal and commercial projects delivered through Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and other integrated delivery methods.

This role sits on the builder's side of the table, serving as the critical link between owners, design partners, and construction teams. As Design Manager, you'll lead architects, engineers, specialty consultants, and design partners from pursuit and planning through final design, construction support, commissioning, and project closeout.

If you're a collaborative leader who thrives at the intersection of design, construction, and problem-solving, this is an opportunity to have a direct impact on high-profile projects while helping shape the future of integrated project delivery at Ander Corp.

• Manage the design process from pursuit through project completion
• Lead and coordinate architects, engineers, specialty consultants, and design partners
• Develop and maintain design execution plans, schedules, milestone tracking, and decision logs
• Support pursuit and preconstruction teams with technical proposals, design narratives, and budgeting efforts
• Negotiate and manage consultant scopes, fees, and deliverables

• Ensure designs align with contract requirements, owner expectations, and project objectives
• Verify compliance with federal criteria including UFC, UFGS, agency standards, and applicable codes
• Coordinate permitting, utility, AHJ, and third-party review requirements
• Maintain design basis documentation, compliance matrices, and requirement traceability

• Lead interdisciplinary design reviews and QA/QC efforts
• Facilitate constructability reviews with operations teams and trade partners
• Coordinate BIM, model-based collaboration, and clash detection activities
• Ensure design packages are complete, coordinated, and construction-ready
• Track design deliverables and review cycles
• Resolve owner and agency review comments
• Evaluate design changes and their impact on scope, cost, and schedule
• Support change management and entitlement documentation

• Review RFIs, shop drawings, substitutions, and field changes
• Help transition projects smoothly from design to construction
• Provide technical leadership during construction and project turnover
• Support commissioning, warranty documentation, and closeout activities

• Serve as the primary contact for design-related matters
• Lead communication with owners, agencies, consultants, trade partners, and project teams
• Identify and mitigate design, schedule, and constructability risks
• Track design budgets and consultant performance
• Mentor project engineers and emerging design management professionals

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical field

5+ years of experience in architecture, engineering, design management, or project delivery

Experience leading multidisciplinary design coordination efforts

Design-Build or alternative delivery project experience

Strong understanding of:

• QA/QC procedures
• Design change management
• Design-to-construction integration

Proficiency with:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Revit, Navisworks, or similar design coordination tools

U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license
• DBIA, PMP, CCM, LEED, or similar credentials
• Experience with USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, VA, GSA, or other federal agencies
• Knowledge of UFC, UFGS, and federal review platforms such as Proj Net/Dr Checks
• Experience handling CUI and cybersecurity compliance requirements
• Progressive Design-Build, CMAR, EPC, or integrated delivery experience
• Strong technical understanding across building, infrastructure, utility, and site systems
• Experience managing consultant performance, design budgets, and labor forecasts

A clear and confident communicator

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Skilled at building trust with owners, consultants, and construction teams

Comfortable balancing technical leadership with practical problem-solving

Adaptable across both federal and commercial project environments

At Ander Corp, you'll work alongside talented construction and design professionals, contribute to meaningful federal and commercial projects, and help deliver facilities that make a lasting impact.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company paid Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Training and certification reimbursement

Join a team where innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence drive project success.