Project Manager, Engineering Design & Technologists

International Design Services (IDS) is the premier supplier of steel detailing and connection design services through hard work, dedication, and integrity. Our primary objective is to ensure that our customers receive the best service by completing all jobs on schedule, within budget, and with fabricator- and erector-friendly details and connections. Our proactive approach to design includes establishing effective communication with the construction team through BIM, working cohesively and seamlessly with our customers, and actively participating in the design assist role.

The Detailing Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of assigned detailing and connection design projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects to the customer and all other trades on the project. He or she takes projects from start through final completion.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively and consistently supports all needs of the customer.
• Follows and maintains project management processes and methodologies set forth by IDS standards.
• Tracks key project milestones and adjusts priorities as needed to maintain customer satisfaction and project schedule.
• Maintains communication with other trades that impact the detailing and connection design scope of the assigned projects. Manages the flow of information from the customer to the production team in a clear and timely manner.
• Manages multiple projects ranging in various sizes, complexity, and stage of completion. Reviews, submits and explains change orders. Is active in the collection of all monies on all assigned projects.

• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, other trades, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straight-forward, and professional manner.
• Strong ability to work and maintain a positive work environment.
• Strong ability to oversee and manage large, complex projects.
• Strong understanding and ability to read construction documents including but not limited to specs, structural and architectural drawings.
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize one’s time.
• Strong knowledge of the construction process and steel fabrication/erection in particular.
• Basic knowledge of computers including file management and Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word). Steel modeling experience is a plus.

Our main objective is to assist the fabricator, general contractor, and design team in ensuring on-schedule, in-budget, and uninterrupted construction for our customer.