Preconstruction Design Manager

Design Manager

The Design Manager will work within the Preconstruction department and will report to the respective project managers on the projects they support. They will work closely with the project designers, owners, and construction team to bridge the gap between design and construction. They will oversee and coordinate design efforts performed by third party architects and engineers. Primary focus will be on Design/Build (DB), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and Engineering/Procurement/Construction (EPC) construction delivery models.

The Design Manager will also provide design guidance and interface on other project types to ensure that the architectural/engineering vision is not only technically sound but also executable within the constraints of the project budget and schedule.

Salary: $130,000 to $165,000 DOE

Essential Responsibilities:

• On selected new projects, guide the owner/design/contractor team through a project chartering session to establish a shared mission statement and communication ground rules.
• Build and sustain an open and trusting relationship with the design team. Be the conduit for program-level design progression, improvement & opportunities.
• Lead and facilitate design milestone planning sessions to align the design deliverables with the construction schedule needs.
• Organize and support design cluster work groups (CSA, MEP, ELIT) and support and participate throughout the design phase.
• Lead and facilitate design document quality and constructability reviews (Using self and in-house SME's)
• Guide Design-Build subcontract permitting by local AHJs (Ex, fire protection, Pipe supports, Stairs, etc.)
• Review design for opportunities for Off-site Manufacturing (OSM) prefabrication, self-performed work, modularization, safety, and efficiency of construction. Work with Hoffman's OSM department to guide design packaging to support any modularization.
• Monitor and manage design-related project risk
• Evaluate and define design scope and responsibilities, including design assist, design build, and delegated design.
• Engage with the owner throughout the design process to ensure all reasonable client expectations are being met or exceeded. Conduct a post-mortem of the design process with the team to identify wins and future opportunities.
• Investigate local permitting process and work with AHJs to establish permitting strategies and design review durations. When possible, ensure AHJ can support model-based design reviews (in lieu of 2D flats).
• Develop design change and decision-making process in conjunction with the Owner.
• Ability to monitor and report on design progress, forecast upcoming design packages, and review and advise on future design package content.
• Utilize current tools for tracking design decisions during preconstruction that create dashboards to track forecasted cost against budget.
• Evaluate design model level of development (LOD) and align with construction deliverables.
• Identify and propose to the construction team any possible construction efficiency strategies identified in response to the design content
• Engage key trade partners as needed during the design process to provide trade design input for future deliverables
• Guide in-house Power BI experts to develop and produce monthly design management status reports representing progress against schedule (PAS) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for design deliverables. Provide these reports to stakeholders monthly.
• Work with our In-House QA/QC managers to identify potential failure points and propose associated Mock-ups or first-in-place reviews.
• Identify the owner's sustainability goals and ensure compliance is integrated into design packages

Qualifications:

Professional Experience and Education

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required (licensing not required).
• A minimum of 5 years of construction and 5 years of design experience preferred.
• Specific experience in industrial and/or hi-tech semiconductor manufacturing projects is preferred.
• LEED Accreditation or the ability to become certified in 18-24 months preferred.
• Experienced in coordinating and understanding multiple design scopes (Civil,…