Design Project Manager

Southland Industries•Pflugerville, TX

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage preconstruction activities including the design process of design-build and design-assist projects. Develop new business opportunities relative to a particular client, group of clients, particular industry or business division.

Requirements

4-yr. mechanical engineering or construction science degree (or commensurate levels of technical training and related experience)
Extensive experience/knowledge (5-10 years) of construction, design, finance, and management
Proficient project management skills, including
Documentation
Budget Management
Schedule Development and Management
Contract Review
Negotiation
Design QA/QC Process
Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills
Able to conceptually plan construction projects from beginning to end to fully realize how design decisions will impact construction.
Ability to lead design charettes and guide engineering team to efficient project development
Ability to develop scopes of work for project development
Develop and structure mentorship groups to effectively share knowledge and develop inexperienced employees
Strong leadership and motivational skills to maximize team performance across various departments and job positions.
Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance
Ability to develop design tasks and distribute amongst the design team
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities
Detailed understanding of all MEP calculations and designs
Detailed understanding of MEP system costs
Understanding of building codes and standards
Excellent analytical and technical writing skills
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
Excellent time management skills
Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment while adhering to project deadlines
Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office
Familiarity with Autodesk Products
Detailed understanding of BIM requirements
Detailed understanding of Project Life Cycle

Nice To Haves

Active Professional Engineering license preferred
Ideal candidate would have both project management and engineering work experience.

Responsibilities

Independently manage design-build and design-assist projects.
Assume primary leadership responsibilities for each assigned project in partnership with the engineer of record.
Develop and maintain relationships with external project teams during preconstruction phase of projects (A/E, GC, Owner, other disciplines).
Initiate and maintain liaison with client personnel and coordinate with other disciplines contractors, architects, and other project team members to ensure the delivery of high-quality projects to facilitate successful construction activities within the prescribed time frames. Make presentations when necessary.
Communicate and manage project goals and requirements with business development, engineering, estimating, and construction project management.
Monitor/control design development in coordination with engineering staff.
Mentor and provide guidance on complex designs and technical issues.
Manage all financial aspects of contracts (costs, billings and collections) to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while simultaneously maintaining a positive relationship with the client.
Develop and maintain project design schedule and participate in creation of construction schedule.
Compare design and construction schedules to identify, communicate, propose resolutions to conflicts between the two.
Respond to Request for Proposal for design services as well as review, approve, and negotiate terms on customer contracts.
Issue Request for Proposals and contracts to Professional Service consultants including architects and other engineering disciplines for subconsultant design services.
Ensure project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and Brandt standards.
Identify, assess, and plan to avoid or counteract risk in all phases of assigned projects.
Supervise/mentor the work of other project managers, assistant project managers, and engineers on assigned projects
Train assistant project managers in basic project management skills while utilizing them to assist in daily execution of assigned projects.
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction.
Identify design, process and equipment options that can satisfy client requirements, minimize costs and limit potential operational problems.
Lead developing standards, methods, processes and procedures for the engineering department.
Manage the design QA/QC process to deliver high-quality projects within the prescribed time frames.
Provide meaningful feedback on the content on the documents to aid in quality improvement.
Lead on-site field surveys to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
Provide engineering support to business development teams during pursuit of projects.
Coordinate engineering resources to develop conceptual designs to support estimating
Coordinate engineering and business development teams to maintain a consistent construction budget throughout the design process.
Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Benefits

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