Construction Design Manager (CDM)

AECOM•Anchorage, AK

4d•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Construction Design Manager to serve as its primary design representative during construction of a major federal project at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. The role is a full-time, site-based position aligned with the construction schedule, generally working eight hours per day, five days per week. Embedded with the on-site project team, the Construction Design Manager bridges design and construction, maintaining design intent and supporting project execution from groundbreaking through completion. The position provides technical leadership and design coordination in collaboration with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) project personnel, construction partners, and Design-of-Record teams. The manager facilitates resolution of technical questions, supports design decisions, and helps deliver mission-critical facilities for national defense. The position operates in a secure construction environment and requires compliance with project security, safety, and site access requirements, including obtaining and maintaining required credentials, participating in required training, and using appropriate personal protective equipment. The role is based at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. AECOM describes the program as having long-term stability through 2029. The advertised annual compensation range is USD 110,000 to USD 140,000.

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.

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 while coordinating with licensed architects and engineers for discipline-specific expertise.
Conduct field reviews and participate in discussions regarding constructability and design interpretation.
Assist in documenting and evaluating proposed changes and their design impacts.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to proactively identify and resolve technical challenges.
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.
Obtain and maintain required site access credentials, work safely in active construction environments, participate in required safety and security training, and use appropriate personal protective equipment while on-site.