Design Manager

Position Overview

Our design team in the Eastern United States is growing, and we are looking for a senior level Design Manager to be part of our team in New York City. This is a new addition to staff and is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Design-Build professional that enjoys working on various Alternative Project Delivery projects (APD).

Additional Specific Responsibilities Of The Design Manager

• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
• Marks and secures additional work with client.
• Follows up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
• May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Responsible for the development and distribution of a one to two-page description of the project to all members of the project team for reference.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
• Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.
• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
• Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements.
• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
• Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
• Advises the client and company management of any such changes.
• The Project Manager is specifically responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
• Makes sure the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.
• Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.

Preferred Education/Experience

• 4-year degree in Civil Engineering (or related) required.
• At least 15+ years of related work experience is required.
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• Experience as Lead Design Manager on Design-Build projects is required.
• Additional design experience on Design-Build projects.
• Proven background of leading multidisciplinary design teams on challenging, high-profile projects.

Skills/Competencies

• Incumbent must meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements and possess a proven ability to perform in a management capacity.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• A thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
• Knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project.

Security Clearance Requirement

None

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Holidays

About the Role

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees.