Design Manager

Compensation Range

$ - $ Annual Salary

Job Description

Summary:

Manage design activities on Design Build Projects from project award through construction completion.

Position

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Break down Design Build RFPs and develop design build capture approach with Business Development.
• Provide monthly cost and billing analysis for all active D/B efforts relative to Owner/Architect and internal budgets.
• Develop, negotiate, and monitor Architectural Engineering agreements based on deliverables and scope of services.
• Lead design management efforts to incorporate efficiencies and best practices into the design to optimize construction practices.
• Ensure design efforts result in biddable and constructible construction designs, reducing ambiguities and deficiencies.
• Provide continuous support to D/B teams during project execution.
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of medium to large multi-discipline design-build architectural-engineering projects.
• Manage client relations with clients and design-build construction partners.
• Participate in and facilitate work sessions for design development and contract documentation at project sites with relevant professionals.
• Review documents and advise on constructability and value analysis.
• Coordinate and develop preliminary schedules from post-award to design completion.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years of field construction management experience, including supervisory skills.
• Prior experience with the design build solicitation process.
• Problem-solving ability and a strong sense of urgency.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
• Thorough understanding of project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement, estimating).
• LEED accredited professional.
• Solid understanding of green design, sustainable materials, and construction techniques.
• Experience with Virtual Design, Construction (VDC), and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
• Proven ability in design-build project management, including staff management, budgeting, scheduling, and quality assurance.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software.

Summary of Benefits:

This role is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, AD&D, travel insurance, disability, wellness coaching, educational assistance, and memberships (, Class Pass, Dash Pass). Voluntary benefits include additional life insurance, long-term care, critical illness, pet insurance, legal plans, and identity theft protection.