Design Build Executive

Job Description

Responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and execution of all design services activities and personnel, provide counsel on complex design matters, and implement department process, procedures, and company best practices.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Perform all essential Sr Design Manager responsibilities
• Manages the design process from the initial to final design concept on large/complex project(s)
• Develops and implements design services process, practices, and tools
• Leverage knowledge to reviews contracts for risks and develop design solutions early on
• Oversees partnerships with A/E teams from contract execution to delivery of services
• Serves as subject matter expect on complex design matters, constructability, document review, and design services standards
• Conducts design and technical reviews to reduce issues with cost, procurement, or constructability
• Develop and implement effective value management practices and procedures
• Ensure design personnel provide effective support to project teams, trade partners, and clients from preconstruction to project delivery
• Lead design meetings, communicate department updates, and ensure team is aligned on team priorities
• Vision Ensure team executes department strategy, vision, and business goals
• Infuses vision and purpose to the team and communicates how efforts fit into the big picture
• Leadership & Alignment
• Oversee design services activities, budgets, and resources in assigned division(s)
• Makes regular analysis (active projects, staff budgets, spending, etc.) to identify risk and opportunities
• Effectively interacts with internal and external stakeholders to maintain trusted partnerships and achieve divisional and regional objectives
• Promote design thinking across projects and educate teams on design principles and best practices
• Strategic Talent Planning
• Actively coaches, mentors, and oversees development and hiring or for their assigned team
• Empowers team members to meet their job duties and responsibilities and conducts employee performance evaluations for direct reports
• Market Development and Diversification
• Partner with Operations to identify lead opportunities, advise on design components, and develop strategies to secure work
• Participate in pursuits/business development activities including proposals, interviews, attending industry events, etc.
• Complete other responsibilities and activities as assigned

Minimum Skills And Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field; or equivalent working experience
• 10+ years of construction management experience, including extensive working experience with the design build delivery process
• Demonstrated ability in design-build project management and delivery, including staff coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control/quality assurance
• Experience with developing and implement design procedures and standards across teams/departments
• Thorough understanding of construction project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)
• Experience with managing and leading high performance teams

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• LEED accredited professional
• DBIA Certified

Vision

Ensure team executes department strategy, vision, and business goals. Infuse vision and purpose to the team and communicate how efforts fit into the big picture.

Leadership & Alignment

• Oversee design services activities, budgets, and resources in assigned division(s)
• Make regular analysis (active projects, staff budgets, spending, etc.) to identify risk and opportunities
• Effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders to maintain trusted partnerships and achieve divisional and regional objectives
• Promote design thinking across projects and educate teams on design principles and best practices

Strategic Talent Planning

• Actively coach, mentor, and oversee development and hiring or for their assigned team
• Empower team members to meet their job duties and responsibilities and conduct employee performance evaluations for direct reports

Market Development and Diversification

• Partner with Operations to identify lead opportunities, advise on design components, and develop strategies to secure work
• Participate in pursuits/business development activities including proposals, interviews, attending industry events, etc.
• Complete other responsibilities and activities as assigned

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Individual stock ownership
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• Basic term life insurance and AD&D
• Business travel accident insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Financial wellness coaching
• Education assistance
• Care.com membership
• ClassPass fitness membership
• DashPass delivery membership

Voluntary Benefits

• Additional term life insurance
• Long term care insurance
• Critical illness and accidental injury insurance
• Pet insurance
• Legal plan
• Identity theft protection
• Other voluntary benefit options