Design Manager

Cumming Group•Fort Worth, TX

6d•$93,000 - $124,000

About The Position

The Design Manager oversees the design process from programming and concept design through construction documents, construction administration, commissioning, and project closeout. The role ensures plans meet functional program, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements, and coordinates the work of architectural, engineering, and other design disciplines, with particular oversight of MEP design coordination and integration. Serving as the owner’s primary design-management representative, the Design Manager acts as a point of contact for architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders. The role manages project schedule, scope, and cost; tracks design progress and identifies delays or coordination issues; prepares project management plans and fee budgets or proposals; and communicates client goals and expectations to the project team. The Design Manager also reviews contract scope as project needs evolve and coordinates with cost management on estimates, cost studies, job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in design management, engineering management, architecture, construction, or project delivery.
Experience coordinating multiple architectural and engineering disciplines.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Experience reviewing design drawings, technical specifications, submittals, and construction documents.
Strong understanding of design schedules, document-control processes, RFIs, submittals, and change management.
Ability to deliver quality work, be accountable to individual and team goals, communicate and collaborate with team members and clients, and build relationships with peers and leaders.

Nice To Haves

BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Planning, or Construction Management; courses in Business Administration, Public Relations, Accounting, or School Finance.
Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, or large commercial construction projects.
Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license.
Knowledge of BIM, Revit, Navisworks, and clash-detection processes.
Familiarity with commissioning, integrated systems testing, and facility turnover.
LEED, PMP, DBIA, or similar professional certification.

Responsibilities

Ensure plans meet functional program, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements.
Manage the design process from programming and concept design through construction documents, construction administration, commissioning, and project closeout.
Coordinate architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, security, and telecommunications disciplines.
Provide oversight of MEP design coordination and integration.
Serve as the owner’s primary design-management representative and point of contact for architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
Plan, manage, and coordinate project schedule, scope, and cost.
Monitor design progress against the project schedule and identify potential delays, gaps, conflicts, or incomplete deliverables.
Communicate with and manage project stakeholders.
Prepare the Project Management Plan and fee budget or proposal at project outset.
Evaluate documents and communicate the client’s goals and expectations to project team members.
Develop and communicate action plans to guide the project team, beginning with the initial Project Management Plan.
Re-evaluate contract scope as the project progresses and recommend adjustments based on client goals, expectations, and needs.
Coordinate with the cost management group on cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation, as applicable.
Deliver quality work while modeling organizational core values; remain accountable to individual and team goals; communicate and collaborate consistently; and build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.