Design Manager

Dasny • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Design Manager performs design project management, design review, and construction observation for DASNY’s construction projects. They provide third-party reviews of projects to ensure conformance with DASNY and customer agency guidelines, project goals, and objectives, as well as compliance with applicable codes and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; minimum five years’ relevant architectural experience with building and/or facilities construction and two years of supervisory experience or successful completion of designated supervisory training during probation.
• Associates degree may be substituted with at least eight years of relevant experience and two years of supervisory experience or successful completion of designated supervisory training during probation.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Proficiency in PC applications, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, Access.
• Knowledge of Project Management software and ability to adapt to evolving technology.
• Ability to read and interpret Codes and regulatory requirements, and to review for compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, licensed and registered in NYS as a Registered Architect; five or more years relevant post-license experience in the design and construction of higher education and/or health care facilities.
• Minimum two years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages the project development during the pre-design and design phases of the project, including meeting with clients and consultants and providing assistance, and managing all aspects of consultant contracts including review and approval of consultant requests for payment, amendments, extensions of schedule and contract closeout.
• Perform periodic site visits to projects under construction and monitor the quality of design and construction work performed by architects, engineers, consultants, contractors and sub-contractors.
• Monitor construction activities including the review and approval of construction change orders and performance of interim and final project inspections on large and complex projects.
• Review highly technical designs, plans, specifications, addenda and change orders.
• Review highly technical architectural/engineering reports and studies.
• Provide technical assistance and recommendations to unit staff, Project Management staff and client representatives.
• Coordinate with Project Management to resolve project and/or program issues.
• Perform independent, in-depth investigations of specific problems including architectural/engineering analysis and recommendations.
• Consult with regulatory agencies regarding interpretations and applications.
• Monitor the services provided by professional consultants and meet to review and assist them in their submissions.
• Prepare reports for management and clients.
• Assist in the development, compilation and distribution of technical data.
• Act as liaison between DASNY and clients and/or government agencies.
• Provide plan reviews for healthcare projects under Title 10 Public health Law for Article 28 certified facilities.
• Assist in the design, development, and/or testing of computerized systems/applications.
• Assist in the preparation of internal design work and modifications, sealing documents as required.
• Assist in the preparation of requests for proposals and the evaluation and selection of consultants.
• Identify new projects and violations requiring completion and dismissal.
• May train and evaluate employees.
• Assist Management in the development of policies.
• Develop, document and implement procedures.
• Assess, develop and implement internal controls, and oversee the review and testing of same.
• Undertake special assignments as directed.
• Maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leave policies.
• Adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination.

Benefits

• Choice of several health insurance plans
• Dental & vision insurance
• Membership in the NYS Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• 13 vacation days per year
• 13 sick days per year
• 5 days of personal leave per year
• 12 paid holidays per year (plus one float day)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training & development opportunities
• Limited Work from Home (LWFH) – additional telecommute days according to DASNY’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Eligibility applies after 6 months of employment.
• Eligibility for Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF Program)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior