Design Manager

Design Manager

Representing a leader in the MEP/HVAC industry--well-established, well-respected, we are searching for an experienced Design Manager to join their team in Springfield MA.

Position

Reports To:

Vice President of Pre-Construction

Purpose of Position:

• To oversee all design functions and manage several designers.
• To improve on the company's design process and ability to deliver high quality, professional designs to its customers.
• To keep up on and educate staff regarding the latest trends and technologies available in system design.
• To train and develop designers so that they can work independently in developing ideas for designs and applications.
• To professionally execute complete designs for design-build/design-assist projects that will result in maximum profitability, timely completion and satisfaction of all contractual obligations; while insuring lasting beneficial relationships with all associated parties.
• To work with the design build team in the development of estimates.
• To work with the project management team in developing value engineering ideas on given projects that will create respect amongst peers, building owners, construction managers, and engineers.

Position

Responsibilities and Duties:

Contract Documents:

• Proposal is geared towards design build projects but in reality, we estimate many plan & spec projects. Ability to read plans and specifications required to compile estimates for plan & spec work.
• Site visits as required to take off existing building systems and conditions/as-built.
• Compile a complete and comprehensive set of documents, to include plans and specifications that a project management team can build by.
• Display competent knowledge of all contract documents and function with autonomy making favorable documentation interpretation.

Productivity:

• Display competence in developing optimum work methods; and the preparation of sketches and drawings; secure approval of our in-house standards of construction and provide support to other designers.
• Have a basic understanding of each project to determine the amount of time to be devoted for estimate, securing and final design.

Training of Support Staff:

• Present means and methods of design and constructability to designers, Project Management, and Coordination Staff as needed to support design-build functions.

Relations:

• Staff – build rapport and working relationships with supervision, project teams, and others that influence decisions for purchasing, estimating, planning, construction, and business functions.
• Build productive working relationships with owners, architects, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Have knowledge and understanding of each customer to influence trade with the company and to accept our specific proposal.
• Work effectively with administrative staff to support design-build record keeping, proposals, and billings.

Engineering Design:

• Display competent knowledge and understanding of codes, industry standards, plumbing systems and mechanical systems.
• Maintain or acquire PE stamp in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Be willing to obtain other state licenses if needed.

Design:

• Understanding systems and layout within a building envelope. Compile an efficient and cost effective design within the guidelines of the project.
• Perform heat load calculations using the latest software.

Estimating:

• Have knowledge of what estimate consists of including take-off equipment buy-out and subcontractor selection prior to compiling pricing for review by Senior Vice President or Vice President of Design Build.
• Provide value engineering when evaluating projects.

Project Management:

• Have an understanding of how projects are handled and offer support and ideas to increase profit on a given project.

Perform other assignments per supervisor's direction. Strong comp & benefits Salary commensurate with experience