Assistant Design Manager (Portland)

Turner Construction•Portland, OR

3d•$110,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Contribute to the design process to deliver efficient and economical designs that illustrate value through the bid and construction phases to satisfy client scope and technical requirements. This role is an integral part of the construction team, working closely with the Design Manager, Preconstruction, Business Development, and Project Manager to contribute to the fundamental design process from inception throughout execution until completion. The position involves communicating the status of daily design tasks and activities with project stakeholders to progress design and identify challenges for design solutions between Designers, the Construction team, and client representatives. The Assistant Design Manager will coordinate with TEG Design Specialists for appropriate and timely reviews of milestone documents and for critical design concerns. This role requires a thorough review of design documents, specifications, and construction and shop drawings generated by design partners and subcontractors to ensure the design meets the clients’ Basis of Design. The position also involves managing the timely delivery and completeness of design documents, contributing to relevant subcontractor contractual language relating to design, and participating in design reviews to identify opportunities to optimize design for improved constructability and risk detection. The role emphasizes understanding and utilizing continuous improvement methodology to minimize costs and speed the delivery of design preparation. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering or Architecture
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Engineering or Design Project Management, including Construction Administration portion of Engineering and Design Management or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Estimating and Scheduling experience
Think in highly structured manner along all design disciplines with creativity to develop specialized solutions and anticipate potential challenges and opportunities.
Cross-functional knowledge of key engineering disciplines (e.g., Architectural, Structural, MEP/ HVAC) and relevant trades.

Nice To Haves

Previous industry experience working in Design firm, a plus
Previous design-build design and construction experience, a plus

Responsibilities

Integral part of construction team and work closely with Design Manager, Preconstruction, Business Development, and Project Manager to contribute to fundamental design process from inception throughout execution until completion.
Communicate status of daily design tasks and activities with project stakeholders to progress design and identify challenges for design solutions. between Designers, Construction team and client representatives.
Coordinate with TEG Design Specialists for appropriate and timely reviews of milestone documents and for critical design concerns.
Conduct thorough review of design documents, specifications, and construction and shop drawings generated by design partners and subcontractors to ensure design meets clients’ Basis of Design.
Manage timely delivery and completeness of design documents.
Contribute to relevant subcontractor contractual language relating to design.
Participate in design reviews and identify opportunities to optimize design to improve constructability and detect risks.
Understand and utilize continuous improvement methodology to minimize costs for and speeds delivery of design preparation.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.