Construction Design Manager (CDM)

AECOM•Anchorage, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is hiring an experienced Construction Design Manager to serve as its on-site design representative during construction of a major federal project at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. The role provides technical leadership and design coordination, working with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) personnel, construction partners, and Design-of-Record teams to maintain design intent and support project delivery from groundbreaking through completion. The program is described as long-term, with stability through 2029. This is a full-time, site-based position aligned with the construction schedule, generally involving an eight-hour workday, five days per week. The successful candidate will be embedded with the on-site project team in a secure construction environment and must comply with project security, safety, and site-access requirements. The role requires obtaining and maintaining site access credentials, working safely in active construction environments, completing required safety and security training, and using appropriate personal protective equipment. The Construction Design Manager will lead design, construction, and client coordination to help deliver facilities supporting military readiness and national security objectives. Newly hired employees are required to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Requirements

At least 6 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, in design management, construction administration, resident engineering, or a similar project leadership role.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
Ability to obtain and maintain required site access credentials.
Ability to work safely in active construction environments, participate in required safety and security training, and use appropriate personal protective equipment on-site.

Nice To Haves

7 or more years of experience in design management, construction administration, resident engineering, or a similar project leadership role.
Demonstrated success supporting large, complex building or infrastructure projects during construction.
Experience in secure or controlled-access facilities, federal projects, military installations, or similarly regulated environments.
Previous experience with USACE, the Department of Defense (DoD), NAVFAC, or other federal agencies.
Strong understanding of construction documentation, RFI processes, submittal reviews, and field coordination.
Professional Architect (RA), Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent technical leadership experience.
Experience supporting large-scale vertical construction programs and mission-critical facilities.
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between the design team and government construction management staff.
Maintain design continuity throughout construction and safeguard design intent.
Coordinate responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and construction submittals.
Facilitate communication between field personnel and Design-of-Record architects and engineers.
Support development and evaluation of design modifications, changes, and field solutions.
Participate in technical reviews, partnering sessions, progress meetings, and project coordination meetings.
Provide timely technical recommendations, coordinating with licensed architects and engineers for discipline-specific expertise.
Conduct field reviews and participate in discussions about constructability and design interpretation.
Assist in documenting and evaluating proposed changes and their design impacts.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify and resolve technical challenges proactively.
Support project teams in achieving cost, schedule, quality, and safety objectives.
Work directly with USACE project leadership, quality assurance personnel, contractors, and subcontractors.
Foster collaborative relationships and communicate complex technical issues clearly to diverse project participants.
Lead design, construction, and client coordination to support delivery of facilities for military readiness and national security objectives.