Design Manager

Company Overview:

PROCEDEO is a national leader in innovative project delivery methods and advanced construction technology, particularly within the education and municipal sectors. We specialize in managing comprehensive portfolios of capital projects from initial planning to completion. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional service while maintaining a personalized approach to meet client needs. At PROCEDEO, we combine expertise, collaboration, and innovation to deliver high-quality projects tailored to our clients.

The PROCEDEO Group, a national Design/Construction Program Management Company, is seeking a K–12 Design Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of design efforts for K–12 educational facilities. This role is responsible for managing design budgets, schedules, and consultant teams to ensure alignment with project goals, district standards, and regulatory requirements. The Design Manager will work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and school district representatives to ensure designs are accurate, constructible, and delivered on time.

This is an on‑site role requiring strong collaboration and communication throughout all phases of the project.

• Ensure compliance of district educational specifications and technical design guidelines.
• Review and ensure implementation of Design processes and procedures.
• Work closely with design professionals to assist in interpretation of the bond program and related contracts and requirements.
• Assist in the resolution of claims involving Construction Contractors and/or Design Professionals.
• Assist in preparing the Notice of Award and Notice to Proceed for Architects.
• Lead the Design review process for all assigned projects through every phase.
• Review and process AE invoices (as needed) and add services within 48‑hr of receipt.
• Attend and manage meetings with the Design Team and ensure that meeting minutes are issued and uploaded to internal filing systems.
• Assist with the permitting process to confirm A/E submission to City compliance.
• Assist with the development of phasing plans and manage subsequent installation by the General Contractor of swing‑space buildings, if any.
• Produce internal updates and monthly reports, schedule updates, and estimates as required.
• During construction phase, verify the A/E site observation reports.
• Confirm and Track the A/E and GC submittal review and approval, shop drawings, requests for information and change orders, as needed.
• Ensure drawings, specs and as‑built records are kept on each project in accordance with program requirements.
• Assist Project Controls team in the development and submittal of quarterly and annual progress reports.
• Participate in assigned contract negotiations.
• Assist in the review and approvals of Additional Services requests and Change Orders for contracts for construction and design professionals.
• Communicate to Senior DM all substitution requests and design waivers for approval.
• Provide technical review of Structural, Architecture, Civil and Landscape design, and construction documents through all phases of design. Provide support to OR during construction to address design‑related issues.
• Help coordinate between the owner and project team throughout the design process.
• Attend punch‑list walks and observation walks as needed.
• DM is not authorized to make agreements/obligations to school principals, teachers, coaches, etc. – all change requests, recommendations, and scope deviations to be communicated in writing immediately to Procedeo’s Program Director.
• DM is responsible for updates to OPEX on a weekly basis during the design phase.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in K–12 design management or architectural/project management.
• Strong knowledge of K–12 educational specifications, building codes, and permitting processes.
• Proven experience managing A/E teams through all phases of design.
• Ability to review and coordinate architectural, structural, and civil construction documents.
• Excellent…