Design Project Manager

About the role

Manages complex design-build and design-assist projects and programs, overseeing client relationships, project financials, risk management, design coordination, and technical guidance to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manages larger, more complex design-build and design-assist projects, ensuring delivery of high-quality projects within prescribed time frames.
• Serves as a Program Lead for multi-project programs with consistent Owner, General Contractor, or other design team entities.
• Develops and establishes strong client relationships.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams, including other discipline contractors, architects.
• Communicates and manages project goals and schedules with business development, engineering, estimating, and construction project management.
• Identifies, assesses, and manages risk in all project phases and participates in creation of construction schedule to ensure alignment.
• Manages all financial aspects of design contracts (costs, billings and collections) to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while maintaining a positive client relationship.
• Identifies, communicates, proposes resolutions to conflicts.
• Provides conceptual estimating for cost impact studies or design optimization.
• Assists with the development of construction contracts, bringing awareness for any financial impacts.
• Leads the development of standards, methods, processes and procedures for the engineering department.
• Supervises and mentors the work of design project managers and engineers to ensure compliance.
• Provides guidance on complex designs and technical issues.
• Develops and maintains resources for engineering, VDC and detailing efforts.
• Develops and maintains document control, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements and standards.
• Identifies design, process and equipment options that meet client requirements, minimize costs and limit potential operational problems.
• Manages the design and/or coordination of QA/QC process.
• Leads on-site field surveys to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
• Manages and executes early procurement of subcontractors, design partners or equipment.
• Develops RFP’s to define scopes of work and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Science, or equivalent technical training and related experience
• 9+ years of progressive engineering or construction management experience
• PE licensure preferred
• Proficient project management skills, including ability to conceptually plan construction projects from beginning to end to fully realize how design decisions impact construction.
• Excellent analytical and technical writing skills
• Superior communication, interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills and presentation skills
• Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office and familiarity with Autodesk Products and Revit
• Ability to lead design charettes and guide engineering team to efficient project development
• Ability to develop scopes of work for project development
• Strong leadership and motivational skills to maximize team performance across various departments and job positions.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities
• Detailed understanding of all MEP calculations and designs, building codes and standards, and MEP system costs
• Detailed understanding of BIM requirements and Project Life Cycle
• Knowledge of Project Estimating (FEB, CEB)

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time