Preconstruction Project Executive - Design Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead design-build preconstruction efforts by establishing the design management plan, design schedule/milestones, decision log, and deliverable requirements from pursuit through handoff to Operations
• Perform RFP/RFQ and contract document analysis for design-build pursuits to identify scope, performance criteria, deliverables, risk items, and proposal requirements; translate requirements into a clear execution plan for the preconstruction team
• Cook up with preconstruction team leads (trade managers, MEP, scheduling, VDC, estimating) to assign responsibilities by phase and maintain a consistent cadence of design-to-budget and design-to-schedule checkpoints
• Lead design team selection in coordination with leadership: develop shortlist criteria, interview approach, scope alignment, and onboarding expectations to meet HITT deliverables and client requirements
• Manage the design process by facilitating design coordination meetings, tracking design actions/decisions, ensuring constructability reviews are completed, and driving timely owner and designer decisions required to maintain schedule
• Incorporate trade partner input (design-assist/delegated design where applicable) to support constructability, systems coordination, long-lead procurement, and package strategy; document scope splits and design responsibilities
• Prepare and analyze bid or budget proposals to include; current market conditions, historical data, material escalation, internal estimates and subcontractor input for complete and accurate proposals to our clients
• Develop and coordinate proposal narratives and exhibits related to design-build approach, design management, schedule strategy, risk, and cost drivers in alignment with RFP requirements
• Make and influence decisions under tight deadlines
• Identify and communicate cost saving solutions both internally and externally
• Review work product to ensure process and quality are consistently being achieved
• Aid in ongoing training of all staff members
• Present technical and financial information to stakeholders, including changes from previously presented pricing information

Qualifications

• DBIA education/certification or equivalent design-build training is a plus
• Strong understanding of design-build procurement and RFP requirements, including development of compliance matrices, risk registers, and design management narratives
• Demonstrated experience leading design-build pursuits and preconstruction with responsibility for design management and coordination of A/E deliverables
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field preferred (5) to (10) years of commercial general contracting preconstruction or operations experience preferred
• Clear & Concise communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making in pressure situations
• Analyze construction documents and identify missing details and components required to provide a complete system or scope
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Timeline and Deadline oriented
• Understand Building Code and LEED Requirements
• Microsoft Office Suite, with high level of proficiency using Excel
• Adobe products, including Bluebeam

Pay

The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types.