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 complex program development and execution. As part of a Healthiest 100 Workplace, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our team members.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client-facing design lead, defining requirements, developing design solutions, and driving decisions.
• Lead design reviews, coordination meetings, and planning workshops, ensuring clear documentation and communication of all program requirements, assumptions, constraints, and decisions.
• Identify risks early, resolve design challenges, and ensure alignment among engineering, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and construction teams.
• Manage cross-functional teams from program/project pursuit through design completion and transition to execution.
• Drive development of design solutions from concept through detailed engineering documentation.
• Leverage lessons learned, reusable design strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives to standardize and evolve product designs across programs.
• Partner with estimating, procurement, and engineering teams to evaluate cost impacts, design alternatives, and value engineering opportunities.
• Develop and manage team budgets and cost estimates, tracking design progress, changes, and risks throughout the program lifecycle.
• Create and maintain Program Requirements Documentation as the single source of truth for all program/product design requirements.
• Evaluate design compliance with codes, specifications, and customer requirements, ensuring seamless transition from design to execution.
• Perform 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.
• Proven ability to manage project schedules, coordinate stakeholders, and drive design decisions to completion.

Qualifications

• Travel: 10-50%
• Work Schedule: Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, but may require flexibility to meet business needs.

Benefits

Join FTI and thrive in a dynamic environment where you're empowered to grow and succeed. Explore our comprehensive benefits package, including competitive compensation, career development, and a supportive culture that values your well-being.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, with occasional travel and flexible scheduling as needed.