Design Build Manager
About The Position
The Design Build Manager leads the Design, Technical Proposal, and Estimate facets of Design Build and PPP procurements. The role organizes and manages the team toward a shared goal, identifies and resolves issues, helps develop winning strategies, and communicates project plans and status. The manager understands owner requirements and represents Skanska’s interests to owners and joint venture partners. The position reports to the Project Lead/Project Sponsors. The manager oversees procurement budgets, schedules, and compliance, and leads proposal delivery. If a bid is successful, the manager continues on the project to oversee design development and serve as the interface between design and construction, with responsibility for design schedule and budget performance. The role also works with preconstruction, construction management, stakeholders, and subcontractors across project execution, while supporting new business development through successful project delivery. The position is based in a project office while assigned to a project and in a corporate office between assignments. A bachelor’s degree in construction or engineering, or equivalent experience, is required, along with at least five years of relevant experience. The role calls for broad project-management knowledge and advanced capability in areas including construction logistics, quality management, construction planning, risk management, cost management, safety, subcontractor oversight, design management, and scheduling.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction or engineering, or equivalent experience.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Deep knowledge of the job area, typically gained through advanced education combined with experience.
- Broad knowledge of project management.
Nice To Haves
- Good independent and precise judgment, including the ability to prioritize activities.
- Thorough understanding of Lump Sum, Design Build, and Progressive Design Build contracts.
- Strong leadership qualities.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Computer proficiency and ability to adapt to new innovations and processes.
- Strong math, accounting, and estimating skills.
- Exceptional understanding of the construction industry.
- Experience managing Design Build and/or Progressive Design Build projects valued between $100 million and $1 billion.
- Broad understanding of the industry and construction means and methods.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple project teams simultaneously.
- Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Organize, manage, and lead the Design Build team across design, technical proposal, and estimate activities toward a common goal.
- Identify and resolve issues, develop winning strategies, and communicate project plans and status.
- Understand owner requirements and represent Skanska’s interests to owners and joint venture partners.
- Understand the design process and independently identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
- Oversee budgets, schedules, and compliance responsibilities for Design Build project procurement, including applicable regulatory requirements.
- Lead and manage the team in delivering successful proposals, working with and under the direction of a project sponsor.
- After a successful bid, manage design development and serve as the interface between design and construction, with responsibility for design schedule and budget performance.
- Work with the preconstruction team to solicit, bid, and analyze potential Design Build and Progressive Design Build projects.
- Coordinate with interested parties during design to assess constructability of deliverables and issue determinations.
- Work with construction management resources to monitor and drive subcontractor safety, quality, schedule, and budget performance during construction and installation.
- Support new business opportunities through effective project execution.
- Actively manage stakeholder conflicts and risks.
- Develop, approve, communicate, and monitor construction logistics plans.
- Establish quality processes, monitor work practices, and follow contract provisions for corrective action.
- Prepare construction sequence plans using building and construction knowledge, including required materials, equipment, and labor.
- Monitor, track, and forecast project costs and quantities for self-perform work and subcontractors.
- Ensure safe execution of work and compliance with Skanska’s EHS program and safety regulations.
- Monitor subcontractor safety, schedule adherence, quality, and compliance with subcontractor agreements and client obligations.
- Develop, communicate, and track project schedules, timelines, and competing project-wide activities.
- Analyze client needs and market knowledge to pursue business growth opportunities.
- Review and manage prime contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements; support contract discussions, reviews, and negotiations.
- Identify compensable changes and follow contract provisions toward timely resolution.
- Recognize applicable insurance coverage, liabilities, and opportunities for recovery through insurance and bonds.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
