Design Manager (Advanced Manufacturing)

About the role

Clark is currently seeking highly talented Design Managers for immediate employment. This position serves as an integral member of the project team working to deliver complex design-build projects nationwide. The Design Manager serves as the primary team lead through the design development phase of the project. The work environment includes desk‑based work with prolonged focus, occasional travel to construction sites, lifting up to 10 lb regularly and up to 25 lb occasionally, and adherence to Clark Construction’s safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Ultimately responsible for design deliverables through the design process
• Actively lead an integrated design‑build team and regularly interface with the client, designers and trade partners
• Successfully deliver high quality design on budget and on schedule
• Ensure that design meets contractual obligations and program requirements
• Lead stakeholder decision meetings, design progress meetings, and design conferences
• Organize the design review process and lead resolution to all comments
• Lead collaboration both internally with cost manager and purchasing agent and externally with key project stakeholders
• Manage design issue resolution in real‑time
• Participate in bid submissions and the development of RFP and RFQ responses including providing strategic insights to pursuit strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field
• 4‑8 years of relevant work experience, preferably with design‑build experience
• Qualified experience may include work as a development manager, design manager, project manager, or design professional; experience managing project staff is preferred
• Strong interest in construction general contracting and in the design‑build delivery process
• Understanding of how to execute successful Design‑Build projects
• Basic understanding of BIM modeling, a plus; working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
• Preferred membership in DBIA or other industry associations

Skills

• Strong knowledge of design and cost management principles and practices
• Clear understanding of integrated design and construction schedules
• Appreciation and understanding of architecture firms’ business model, design principles and process
• Ability to lead a collaborative design process with various stakeholders
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship‑management skills
• Ability to train, manage and influence several direct reports
• Ability to motivate and collaborate with peers working at other firms
• Ability to work with and present to executive leadership
• Ability to participate in pursuit efforts for design‑build projects
• Self‑motivated, organized team player with ability to manage work priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to develop and maintain a collaborative, creative work environment and influence others

Benefits

Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back‑up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work‑Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program.

Pay

For this role the base salary range is $85,000 - $185,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.