Design Manager

Acciona•Atlanta, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bid Design Manager will be a key member of the Bids and Tenders team, responsible for leading the design management team on large and complex construction projects. This will include reviewing and coordinating design disciplines, managing the Value Engineering design process, acting as an interface between Estimating, Design Consultants and Construction Teams to ensure appropriate design solutions are developed and meet project specifications and manage design deliverables and design program throughout the tender phase. The Bid Design Manager may have the opportunity to transition to the project team upon project award.

Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field
Demonstrated experience on civil work construction projects
Experience in Design & Build / Alternative Finance Projects, major infrastructure projects
Technical knowledge in civil disciplines including roadway, structures, drainage, pavement and geotechnical.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and incorporate design changes throughout tender phase.
Ability to ensure design complies with project standards and specifications.
Ability to interact with other team members as technical lead.

Nice To Haves

P.Eng. and or P.E designation is is an asset

Responsibilities

Coordination of external Designers.
Manage the interface with other internal disciplines as well as Estimating and Construction teams to produce optimal design.
Lead the Value Engineering process throughout tender developing optimizations and Alternative Technical Concepts.
Review the design against technical provisions or current design standards.
Review and agreed design schedule through to delivery of technical submittal
Review contract documents providing input to tender design and detailed design agreements with external Designers.
Assess design risk and manage its mitigation through RFP process.
Develop design management procedures and ensure these are implemented accordingly.
Liaise with the Bid Director reporting on status of design throughout tender.
Involvement with ‘design strategy’ and approach.
Ensure appropriate design resources are allocated throughout tender.
Develop a comprehensive scope of service for key stages of project.
Monitor progress against programme, and report to the project team.
Co-ordinate the activities of the design team, contractors and statutory bodies (e.g. Local Authorities) in line with all applicable environmental requirements.
Ensure the design process recognizes compliancy issues, current legislation, standards and codes of practice.
Coordinate change control system and ensure changes are accounted for, authorized and implemented, as necessary, with the project manager and client.
Other duties as related to the role.