Design Manager

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Predesign
• Conduct and support predesign studies, site evaluations, programming efforts, and project scoping activities.
• Aid in establishing project goals, budgets, schedules, and performance requirements.
• Support development of project delivery strategies and procurement approaches.
• Consultant Procurement and Management
• Prepare Architect-of-Record (AOR) scopes of work and consultant solicitation documents.
• Support consultant procurement activities, including evaluation, selection, and contract negotiations.
• Manage architectural and engineering consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coverage of activities among architects, engineers, specialty consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Design Management
• Lead and manage design development through all project phases, including:
• Planning
• Schematic Design
• Design Development
• Construction Documents
• Issued for Construction (IFC)
• Construction Administration
• Review design submissions for quality, completeness, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure design solutions align with established budgets, schedules, and owner standards.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts, coordination issues, and potential risks.
• Quality Assurance and Technical Review
• Perform comprehensive reviews of design documents for errors, omissions, inconsistencies, and coordination gaps.
• Maintain adherence to applicable codes, regulations, accessibility requirements, and industry standards.
• Verify incorporation of stakeholder feedback and project requirements into design deliverables.
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Facilitate collaboration among project teams, consultants, contractors, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Organize and lead Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings.
• Prepare meeting agendas, document action items, and track resolution of project issues.
• Provide regular project status updates and reports to leadership.
• Construction Procurement and Delivery Support
• Support contractor procurement and selection processes.
• Participate in bid evaluations, contractor interviews, and recommendation activities.
• Aid in design-related responses during bidding and construction.
• Support construction administration efforts, including review of submittals, RFIs, change requests, and field coordination matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience managing design and delivery of vertical construction projects.
• Experience with public-sector, institutional, educational, municipal, or civic building projects.
• Strong understanding of architectural design processes, consultant management, and construction delivery.
• Knowledge of building systems, design standards, construction documentation, and permitting processes.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licensure as an Architect or Engineer.
• LEED Accreditation or other sustainability credentials.
• Experience serving in an owner's representative, program management, or design management capacity.
• Familiarity with public procurement and contracting processes.

Pay Range

$120,000.00 Annually to $150,000.00 Annually