Assistant Design Manager- Historic Preservation

SIRIS LLC • Washington, DC

2d • $95,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Design Manager to join our SIRIS team to support a renovation project at the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. This role will support design and contract management activities, coordinate and facilitate communication with the Architect/Engineer (A/E) team, assist with project meetings and meeting coordination, and maintain accurate project documentation throughout the design and construction process. The project consists of the comprehensive renovation of three floors within the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum East Wing, including the removal and replacement of existing exterior windows. The scope will include coordination of architectural, engineering, and construction activities associated with the renovation and exterior envelope improvements, while maintaining the operational requirements and historic character of the museum facility.

Requirements

• Experience in design management, construction management, architecture, engineering, or project administration.
• Strong organization, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting contract negotiations, contract administration, and resolution of project issues.
• Proven ability to meet project deadlines and delivery schedules while managing multiple priorities.
• Experience coordinating meetings, maintaining project records, and tracking action items.
• Understand design and construction processes, including RFIs, submittals, design reviews, and document control.
• Comfortable supporting A/E teams with site visits, field investigations, and design coordination.
• Strong technical research and document review skills, including familiarity with applicable codes and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF, and project/document management systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline; with relevant Design Management experience.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant experience in design management, construction management, architecture, engineering, project administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with A/E teams, supporting design reviews, site investigations, project meetings, and construction-phase activities.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, applicable codes, design processes, and document control.
• Familiarity with design and construction processes, project coordination, document control, and contract administration.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and attention to detail when reviewing project documentation and coordinating design activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and project/document management systems.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with team members.

Nice To Haves

• Professional registration is Preferred
• OSHA 30 Preferred
• CCM, PMP, LEED, AIA, RA, PE, or equivalent Design management credentials Preferred
• Experience with federal, cultural, historic, or occupied facilities is preferred.
• Experience supporting federal, institutional, cultural, historic, healthcare, or other regulated projects is highly desirable.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, design coordination, and project documentation preferred.
• Experience with I-Manage and Revizto is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design Manager with design contract administration and project coordination.
• Coordinate project meetings, agendas, action items, and project documentation.
• Support design reviews, including coordination of comments and responses through I-Manage and Revizto.
• Coordinate A/E team site visits, field surveys, and investigations of existing conditions.
• Assist with reviewing RFIs, submittals, substitution requests, design submissions, and construction-phase documentation.
• Assist with developing A/E scopes of work and Independent Government Estimates.
• Conduct research and support compliance with applicable codes, federal regulations, Smithsonian policies, and historic preservation requirements.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination among the Smithsonian, A/E teams, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (99% of individual base plan paid by company; 50% for dependents)
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Annual bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level