Design Project Manager

Southland Industries•Carrollton, TX

About The Position

Responsible for the preconstruction process for design-build and design-assist projects. The Design Project Manager manages design and detailing schedules, monitors design development and detailing progress, and oversees the financial aspects of design contracts to deliver high-quality projects within prescribed time frames and costs. The role may manage larger projects or several smaller projects, develop and maintain client relationships, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and communicate project goals and schedules across business development, engineering, estimating, and construction project management. It also supports estimating and business development, manages risk and design optimization, contributes to engineering standards and processes, and ensures quality, document control, and compliance with relevant requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Science, or equivalent technical training and related experience.
At least 6 years of progressive engineering or construction management experience.
Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
Excellent analytical and technical writing skills.
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office, and familiarity with Autodesk products and Revit.
Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment while adhering to project deadlines.
Outstanding project management skills.
Ability to efficiently review and critique construction documents.
Understanding of MEP calculations and design, building codes and standards, and MEP system costs.
Ability to develop design tasks and distribute them among the design team.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Responsibilities

Manage larger projects or several smaller design-build and design-assist projects.
Ensure delivery of high-quality projects within prescribed time frames.
Develop and maintain client relationships.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including other discipline contractors and architects.
Communicate and manage project goals and schedules with business development, engineering, estimating, and construction project management.
Identify and assess risk across project phases and participate in creating construction schedules to ensure alignment.
Manage design contract costs, billings, and collections to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while maintaining positive client relationships.
Manage cost impact studies and design optimization efforts, working with Operations or design project management on pricing.
Coordinate engineering resources to develop conceptual designs that support estimating.
Provide engineering support to business development teams during project pursuits.
Participate in developing engineering department standards, methods, processes, and procedures.
Train less experienced team members and ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions.
Develop and maintain document control in compliance with applicable requirements and standards.
Manage the design and/or coordination of the QA/QC process.
Plan and coordinate on-site field surveys to collect and deliver design and engineering data.
Assist with early procurement leveling efforts as required by the project.

Benefits

401(k) plan with 50% company match, no cap, and immediate 100% vesting.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 100% paid for the employee.
Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability.
Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance.
Disability income protection insurance.
Pre-tax flexible spending plans for health and dependent care.
Paid parental leave.
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time.
Training and professional development opportunities.
Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses.
Wellness benefits.