Design Manager

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Overview

The IS Design Manager is responsible for design production throughout the life cycle of a project, from development handoff to construction closeout. This role ensures projects are delivered efficiently and effectively in accordance with schedule and energy outcomes while exceeding client expectations. The manager also oversees utilization of the production staff assigned to the project team.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day management of design tasks, ensuring timely progress, accurate documentation, and alignment with project goals.
• Guide and assign tasks to junior staff, monitor performance, and provide mentorship to support team development and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to design standards and safety protocols, help implement process updates, and conduct initial quality checks.
• Assist in tracking labor hours and budgets, review time entries for accuracy, and contribute to resource planning.
• Facilitate clear communication between staff, project managers, and leadership, and support client interactions under supervision.
• Participate in team activities, promote a positive culture, and handle additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of design‑related experience with mechanical, electrical, building automation systems, programming, or building operation management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Attention to safety.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD software packages.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, and voluntary plans.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan.

Pay

$120,000.00 – $153,000.00

Schedule

Onsite