Preconstruction Design Manager

Hoffman Construction Company•Lake Oswego, OR

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Manager will work within the Preconstruction department and will report to the respective project managers on the projects they support. They will work closely with the project designers, owners, and construction team to bridge the gap between design and construction. They will oversee and coordinate design efforts performed by 3rd party architects and engineers. Primary focus will be on Design/Build (DB), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and Engineering/Procurement/Construction (EPC) construction delivery models. The Design Manager will also provide design guidance and interface on other project types to ensure that the architectural/engineering vision is not only technically sound but also executable within the constraints of the project budget and schedule.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required (licensing not required).
A minimum of 5 years of construction and 5 years of design experience preferred.
Specific experience in industrial and/or hi-tech semiconductor manufacturing projects is preferred.
LEED Accreditation or the ability to become certified in 18-24 months preferred.
Experienced in coordinating and understanding multiple design scopes (Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, etc.).
Experience in the delivery of large, complex projects
Experience in the design and construction workflow and interface
Emotional intelligence (EQ) to interface with the design team and owner to maintain strong relationships
Technical skills to discuss design deliverables and how that impacts our work (LOD, deliverable methods, file types, file sharing, etc)
Strong communication skills to maintain continuity between design team and the field construction team
Ability to report out on upcoming design changes and potential impacts to the program
Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, ACC.
Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.
Proficient in design and construction document reading, design specifications, soils reports, etc.
Experience in organizing technical data neatly and accurately.
Familiar with the CSI specification system for construction
Experience with field and office personnel management.
Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
Ability to maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of experience.
Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate any critical project-related deliverables.
Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies, including scheduling tools (Primavera P6 & MS Project).
Self-starter who is proactive in finding issues and pushing towards resolutions
Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction sites.
Must be able to climb stairs, ascend and descend ladders, and inspect confined or underground spaces.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver’s license.
The work is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading print, and digital documents.
Must be able to wear hearing protection, as necessary.
Often required to communicate with customers and co-workers in an office setting and on the job site.
Speech: Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.
Must have the ability to lift or manipulate fifty pounds to a height of three feet and carry or push it 50-100 feet.
Frequent Bending/Twisting.
Must be able to regularly position oneself in a kneeling, crouching, or crawling position for the purpose of examining project work.
Must be able to physically access all areas and levels of the construction site for work progress review.
Work schedule must be flexible to allow for extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.
Must use independent judgment, organizational, and critical thinking skills to determine the best method to accomplish desired results.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required (licensing not required).
A minimum of 5 years of construction and 5 years of design experience preferred.
Specific experience in industrial and/or hi-tech semiconductor manufacturing projects is preferred.
LEED Accreditation or the ability to become certified in 18-24 months preferred.

Responsibilities

On selected new projects, guide the owner/design/contractor team through a project chartering session to establish a shared mission statement and communication ground rules.
Build and sustain an open and trusting relationship with the design team.
Be the conduit for program-level design progression, improvement & opportunities.
Lead and facilitate design milestone planning sessions to align the design deliverables with the construction schedule needs.
Organize and support design cluster work groups (CSA, MEP, ELIT) and support and participate throughout the design phase.
Lead and facilitate design document quality and constructability reviews (Using self and in-house SME’s)
Guide Design-Build subcontract permitting by local AHJs (Ex, fire protection, Pipe supports, Stairs, etc.)
Review design for opportunities for Off-site Manufacturing (OSM) prefabrication, self-performed work, modularization, safety, and efficiency of construction.
Work with Hoffman’s OSM department to guide design packaging to support any modularization.
Monitor and manage design-related project risk
Evaluate and define design scope and responsibilities, including design assist, design build, and delegated design.
Engage with the owner throughout the design process to ensure all reasonable client expectations are being met or exceeded.
Conduct a post-mortem of the design process with the team to identify wins and future opportunities.
Investigate local permitting process and work with AHJs to establish permitting strategies and design review durations.
Ensure AHJ can support model-based design reviews (in lieu of 2D flats).
Develop design change and decision-making process in conjunction with the Owner.
Monitor and report on design progress, forecast upcoming design packages, and review and advise on future design package content.
Utilize current tools for tracking design decisions during preconstruction that create dashboards to track forecasted cost against budget.
Evaluate design model level of development (LOD) and align with construction deliverables.
Identify and propose to the construction team any possible construction efficiency strategies identified in response to the design content
Engage key trade partners as needed during the design process to provide trade design input for future deliverables
Guide in-house Power BI experts to develop and produce monthly design management status reports representing progress against schedule (PAS) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for design deliverables.
Provide these reports to stakeholders monthly.
Work with our In-House QA/QC managers to identify potential failure points and propose associated Mock-ups or first-in-place reviews.
Identify the owner’s sustainability goals and ensure compliance is integrated into design packages