Design Manager Major Projects

About the role

The Design Manager is a key member of the senior leadership team on a Design-Build or Major Project, responsible for the technical integrity, coordination and delivery of multidisciplinary design solutions. The Design Manager reports to the Project Manager or Project Principal and partners closely with them to deliver contract-compliant technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the design fee estimate and preliminary design schedule for the proposal phase.
• Acting as the single accountable design authority, responsible for technical coherence, design suitability, and appropriateness of solutions delivered across a multidisciplinary team.
• Providing the design team with all contract materials, including the design scope and requirements, to deliver the project within budget and schedule.
• Confirming that the design delivers the project’s aims, objectives and defined benefits.
• Providing Discipline Leads with an internal interface, coordination matrix and facilitating clear accountability and responsibility for interdisciplinary interfaces.
• Sponsoring the Project Manager in developing an effective Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS) to align design delivery with technical assurance and project milestones.
• Maintaining consistent communication with project stakeholders to meet contractual and technical obligations.
• Maintaining the project Technical Requirements register.
• Coordinating the integration of subconsultant and specialist inputs.
• Confirming that design checking and approval processes are completed and maintaining associated records.
• Coordinating completion, review, and issue of all technical deliverables.
• Supporting identification of design-related changes and providing associated cost estimates.
• Identifying and managing design risks and issues and implementing mitigation plans.
• Leading Design Review Meetings and Interdisciplinary Design Reviews (IDRs).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in design management, preferably in the fields of Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
• Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring technical coherence and appropriateness of solutions.
• Strong understanding of contract compliance, project management, and technical standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage relationships with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Experience with project management software and tools.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary discussions and drive resolutions.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and trends in design management.
• Ability to manage design variances from the standards register and secure approvals.
• Experience interfacing with the contractor's Design Coordinator on technical and process matters and managing constructability input from construction staff and supply chain partners.
• Experience interfacing with the Client Owner and Authority’s Having Jurisdiction on technical and design-process matters.
• Experience in preparing, managing, and distributing design standards and technical requirements.
• Experience in signing design certifications.
• Experience in leading Design Review Meetings and Interdisciplinary Design Reviews (IDRs).

Benefits & Reward

• Comprehensive benefit package including 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.
• Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
• Market competitive salary range of $215,000 - $265,000.

Pay

$215,000 - $265,000

Schedule

Full Time

Location(s)

• New York, NY, US
• Iselin, NJ, US

Contract Type

Regular (US only)