Sr. Design Manager

About the role

BNBuilders seeks a Senior Design Manager to lead design phase management across multiple projects, with a primary focus on mitigating design risk. The role involves coordinating design teams, overseeing document reviews, and ensuring alignment with project requirements, cost, scope, and schedule. The position requires mentorship of Design Managers, continuous improvement of companywide design management practices, and active participation in design phase meetings and peer reviews. Local and cross-regional travel is required, and the role supports business needs through related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee design management efforts companywide and on multiple projects or large, multi-phase projects.
• Coordinate the efforts of Design Manager(s) and other team members as needed.
• Oversee design services from pursuits and initial design through construction completion to ensure appropriate delivery and mitigate design risk.
• Participate in design phase meetings and interface with the design team as needed.
• Lead continuous cost/scope/schedule reconciliation processes.
• Oversee design document reviews for completeness and conformance with project requirements.
• Oversee the identification, engagement, and coordination of peer reviews for special systems where necessary.
• Oversee the coordination of design-assist, design-build, self-perform, and trade subcontractor participation with the design and build team to ensure timely input and preparation of trade documents.
• Oversee the coordination of design with preparation of bid packages to support schedule and construction.
• Oversee contractual compliance reviews to identify deviations and assist in obtaining necessary approvals.
• Work with and lead companywide efforts to continually improve design management across all phases of work.
• Mentor and lead Design Managers and other team members to strengthen their capabilities and contribute to company success.

Qualifications

• Minimum four-year bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Licensed Architect or Engineer preferred.
• LEED Accredited Professional (AP) preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in design and construction.
• Minimum 15 years of extensive experience working in all phases of design.
• Minimum 10 years of design phase management experience.
• Experience with Design/Build delivery required.
• Knowledge of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) desired.
• Proficient in CADD, Revit, SketchUp, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project.

Physical demands

The role requires traversing construction-type terrain, moving through construction sites and materials, climbing ladders and temporary stairways, conducting visual inspections of construction quality and materials, and performing jobsite walks to ensure project completion and identify safety hazards.

Work environment

The position is performed in an office/job site setting and frequently exposes the employee to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Occasional exposure to extreme conditions, loud noise, and outdoor weather is expected. Remote work is not permitted; collaboration and team building are core to the company’s culture.

Benefits

• Group medical, vision, and dental insurance with a choice of two plans: a PPO plan and a High Deductible/Health Savings Account plan with company contribution to the HSA.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability plans, group life insurance, and AD&D plans.
• Untracked/unmeasured vacation.
• Sick leave accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, with an annual carryover of 80 hours.
• 9 paid holidays each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company profitability and performance assessment.
• 401(k) savings plan with a 100% match on the first 3% of deferrals and a 50% match on the next 2%, for a total 4% match; immediate 100% vesting in all contributions.
• Traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (post-tax) contribution options.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 100% company-funded ownership stake in BNBuilders stock, available after one year of service (minimum 1,000 hours).
• Vehicle/vehicle allowance, fuel card, and toll pass.