Program Design Manager

About the role

A company dedicated to innovation in construction, engineering, manufacturing, and renewable energy seeks a Program Design Manager to lead the development of complex programs from concept to execution. As part of a culture committed to the health and well-being of its team members, this role involves direct client interaction, multidisciplinary project management, and strategic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary client-facing design lead, defining requirements, developing design solutions, and driving decisions.
• Manages cross-functional teams from program/project pursuit through design completion and transition to execution.
• Drives development of design solutions from concept through detailed engineering documentation.
• Leverages lessons learned, reusable design strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives to standardize and evolve product designs.
• Partners with Estimating, Procurement, and Engineering to evaluate cost impacts, design alternatives, and value engineering opportunities.
• Develops and manages team budgets and cost estimates.
• Tracks design progress, design changes, and risks throughout the program lifecycle.
• Develops and maintains Program Requirements Documentation as the single source of truth for all program/product design requirements.
• Ensures alignment between design intent, manufacturing capabilities, and constructability.
• Ensures design compliance with codes, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Seamlessly transitions from design into program execution.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent, or Associate's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience: 12+ years of experience in engineering, preconstruction, or general/MEP contracting, or 10+ years of experience in engineering, preconstruction, or general/MEP contracting, or 8+ years of experience in engineering, preconstruction, or general/MEP contracting.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projects from concept through execution.
• Strong knowledge of ETO (Engineered-to-Order) product design, Design-Build, Mission Critical, and integrated project delivery models.
• Proven ability to lead client-facing meetings, design reviews, and cross-functional project teams.
• Prioritizes project schedules, coordinates stakeholders, and drives design decisions to completion.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of design, engineering, manufacturing, and construction processes.
• Ability to lead discussions, ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and bring the right people together to solve problems.
• Accountable for turning customer requirements into solutions that can be engineered, manufactured, delivered, and successfully executed.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

Benefits

FTI offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, career development, and a supportive work environment. Learn more about your career with FTI and apply today!

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

Company Information

At FTI, we are committed to a culture of care and are proud to be recognized as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.