Design Manager - Michels Preconstruction Services, Inc.

Michels Corporation•Renton, WA

21d•$161,000 - $242,000

About The Position

As Design Manager at Michels Preconstruction Services, Inc., you will lead and coordinate project preconstruction activities, including design, permitting, risk management, estimating, HSEQ, constructability, value engineering, and construction planning. You will help multidisciplinary teams stay aligned, coordinate constructible deliverables, actively manage risks, support well-founded estimates and GMP proposals, and develop strategies that optimize cost, schedule, safety, and quality. You will also support business development and project pursuits by helping shape teams, scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical approaches. The role maintains continuity through construction, commissioning, turnover, and closeout, and calls for a strong commitment to achieving results and fulfilling commitments to clients and project stakeholders. Michels Preconstruction Services, Inc. works on large, complex energy, infrastructure, marine, and transportation projects. Its preconstruction team includes construction and technical professionals who collaborate with one another and customers to develop practical solutions. The company emphasizes safety, social and environmental responsibility, and the health and wellbeing of employees and the communities in which it works. Travel varies by assignment and project requirements and could exceed 50%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
8+ years’ experience in design-build, integrated project delivery, or complex construction projects.
Strong understanding of construction execution, sequencing, means and methods, and closeout.
Experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, or CM/GC.
Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple design disciplines and external consultants.
Understanding and experience with win strategies, pricing, and project scheduling.
Experience in technical writing.
Understanding of scheduling, estimating, and project controls software.
A valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles that may be driven and an acceptable driving record.
Ability to travel as required by assignments and project requirements; travel could exceed 50%.

Nice To Haves

PE certification.
DBIA certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate design, permitting, risk, estimating, HSEQ, constructability, value engineering, and construction planning during preconstruction.
Keep multidisciplinary teams aligned and ensure deliverables are coordinated and constructible.
Actively manage project risks and support estimates and GMP proposals with appropriate analysis.
Develop project strategies that optimize cost, schedule, safety, and quality.
Support business development and project pursuits by shaping teams, scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical approaches.
Maintain continuity through construction, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.
Provide leadership and project management guidance on design-build pursuits and project delivery.
Build and sustain relationships with clients and general and subcontractors.
Communicate proactively with clients and the project team.
Fulfill commitments to clients and project stakeholders.