Design Manager 2, Industrial Manufacturing Construction

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Role Summary

The Design Manager 2 is responsible for successful delivery of projects by organizing the design participants, process and technology. Participants include the design team(s) and trade partners when projects utilize design-build, design assist or other alternate delivery methods. This position requires proactive management of the design process from initial business development phase through project completion. Plays an integral role with project team ensuring project goals are achieved. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.

Career Path: Senior Design Manager

Industrial/Manufacturing:

This Design Management role will provide engineering and design project management for a portfolio of projects from initial concept through startup. The projects this person will be engaged on will range in size, scope, and complexity. Partnering with our seasoned project teams and partners, this person will identify, understand, and manage the scope of work, schedule, and budget of various design packages. This could include Front End Loading, Process planning. Design development, permitting, equipment procurement, and installation. This person will also coordinate with various design partners and internal disciplines (architectural, electrical, mechanical, process/chemical , structural, etc.) and will be an integral part of problem-solving complex design challenges.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

DESIGN MANAGEMENT FAMILY – CORE

Interprets formal design build RFPs and develops work plans, collaborating with preconstruction, operations, and other key stakeholders.

Understands potential client’s business needs and helps create conceptual plans, elevations, 3D models, for support of presentations and win strategies.

Reviews and understands bridging documents for project compliance with RFP including comprehension of Codes and Criteria to meet the technical requirements and design deliverables.

Supports early phase basic due diligence activities with clients and key stakeholders to ensure professional studies, jurisdictional & permitting requirements are incorporated into design documents.

Manages outside design consultants, assuring they meet the technical requirements as well as schedule requirements for design deliverables.

Manages the design review process with design team and clients to ensure schedules are met and identifies project risks and opportunities throughout the design phase.

Leverages design experiences and knowledge to work with project teams identifying solutions to project specific challenges while monitoring expectations for design schedules, quality control, and content for design document delivery.

Generates cost savings and value-added solutions during design phase.

Monitors and controls our design partner’s and consultant’s cost through the design development, both cost of project and cost of the design services for added scope.

Reviews design and provides quality control review comments to ensure the program specifications and life-safety requirements are met.

Coordinates the design document packaging strategies with the project team.

Manages project documentation such as proposal, drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, and shop drawings using both 3D and 2D file management system.

Capable of developing sketches and plans to assist preconstruction with pricing of conceptual ideas. Coordinates with VDC team to develop and implement project(s) as needed.

Provides technical design guidance throughout entire construction process.

Provides design engineering support for the entire life cycle of the project (proposal, site survey, engineering, equipment selection, permitting, training, and construction).

Understands project budget and steers project accordingly ensuring the design stays in line with contractual details.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

DESIGN MANAGER 2

In addition, this position will be responsible for:

Identifies, understands, and manages the scope of work, schedule, and budget of various design packages, such as HVAC system upgrades, process equipment installations , and structural modifications

Reviews, negotiates, and manages owner and design partner contracts.

Collaborates with Design Partner Leads and Management to define project scope, develop design concepts, allocate tasks, and align staff capabilities with project requirements. Ensure effective communication channels are established to meet project objectives.

Leads and coordinates meetings and establishes all design document flow and document control with client, construction management, trade partners, regulatory agencies, and others involved.

Develops comprehensive project budgets and work schedules as key monitoring tools for tracking progress. Proactively adjusts plans to align with budgetary and scheduling goals.

Prepares the project execution plan, establishes control procedures, monitors progress, and takes corrective action as may be required.

Follows established change management procedures to document and receive authorization for project change orders in a timely manner.

Leads and facilitates client contact and business development activities.

Perform field verifications / site walks to identify, verify, resolve, and incorporate solutions into design packages. May actively troubleshoot and resolve complex design problems in the field during construction, ensuring seamless project execution.

Collaborates with project team throughout business development phase to secure new projects and proposals.

Negotiates pricing, scopes of work, and creates contract terms for designers/design consultants.

Supports the pre-qualification process and supports the selection of design professionals to enable Design Build projects.

Functions as integral part of project team working with both internal and external clients (architects and owners) to influence decisions throughout the project lifecycle that impacts cost, schedule, and budget.

Collaborates with construction operations team on technical design reviews to assess constructability, quantity takeoffs, and provides recommendations to team on construction phasing.

Works with clients to ensure that project requirements are fulfilled, and expectations are met from a design perspective.

Provides ongoing construction feedback to client, while holding architect and design partners accountable for delivering on project strategy.

Proactively monitors and interprets ongoing financial performance and responds appropriately.

Initiates conversations about potential issues to create a collaborative environment for solving problems.

May be responsible for understanding Engineering Procurement Construction environments, vendors and material designers and installers for execution of specific vertical project requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner

Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate

Ability to conduct effective presentations

Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate

Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project

Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy – Intermediate

Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and/or Google SketchUp

Experience with U.S. building design codes and material specific standards

Conversant with linked design disciplines, e.g. Geotechnical/Civil, Architecture, Building Façade, Structural, MEP, Data/Communications, Vertical Transportation, Acoustics, and Fire and Life Safety, etc.

Ability to think in a highly structured manner along all design disciplines while also having creativity to develop specialized solutions by anticipating potential challenges

Ability to manage budget and schedule, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships

Technical market expert with knowledge of industry trends, innovations, etc.

Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field (Required)

Experience

8+ years design and/or construction management experience (Preferred)

Cross-functional knowledge of the key engineering disciplines (Architectural, Structural, MEP, etc.) and relevant trades

Experience taking conceptual design through construction, working with internal and external partners

Preferred Experience :

Experience with industrial, advanced technology or high-tech manufacturing facility design

Experience with Front End Loading or Planning

Experience with Lean Construction and/or design principles

Working Environment

Valid and unrestricted drivers license required

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

May require extensive periods of travel

Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs

May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)

Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office

Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

***For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***