Senior Design Manager (Phoenix, AZ) - Austin Commercial

Austin Bridge & Road•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking a Senior Design Manager for their Phoenix, AZ Division to work on a Multi-Billion Dollar Semiconductor Project. This role involves making a difference and growing a career at a leading construction firm. Austin Commercial is 100% employee-owned, emphasizing a commitment to safety, service, and integrity, and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

Requirements

10-15 years of diverse commercial design and construction program experience with notable participation within an alternative delivery design environment (Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMaR).
A bachelors or masters degree in architecture or an engineering discipline is preferred
General understanding of traditional and alternative project delivery types: Design/Build, Construction Manager at Risk, Design-Bid-Build, IPD, Lean, etc.
Ability to understand and communicate project deliverable requirements as defined by contracts, owner criteria, schedules, and authorities having jurisdiction.
General understanding of the nature of design firm business operations and production process.
Ability to drive continuous improvement in design management processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for efficiency gains and implementing best practices.
Functional experience with pre-construction and construction processes.
Understands BIM software platforms, process, and workflow, and the specific needs of team members.
Familiarity with building codes, ADA, and requirements for municipal engagement and entitlement processes. (Competency in sustainability ((LEED)) is a plus.)
Proven client facing experience where timely decision-making and solutions are required.
Proficiency with Bluebeam, Excel, and Microsoft Office Products.
Familiarity with DBIA (Design Build Institute of America) principles and processes with a willingness to obtain DBIA accreditation is encouraged.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

Competency in sustainability (LEED) is a plus.
Willingness to obtain DBIA accreditation is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day management of the design services
Administration of the designer’s agreement to include review or invoices and design change order negotiations
Management of the design budget as contracted along with any required change orders
Ensure design packages meet the trade bid requirements by understanding project schedule, procurement strategy and phasing
Oversee delivery of the contractual deliverable milestones by ensuring each milestone meets the intent of the design submissions in accordance with project agreement and established standards
Collaborate with Builder and Designer to minimize RFI’s, ASI’s and Change Orders
Drive timely responses to Owner design review comments
Review and coordinate responses to constructability issues from document reviews by the Build team
Supports Project Management and Field Staff teams in evaluating project schedules, compliance with federal, state and municipal laws and ordinances, and cost impacts due to scope change or incompleteness
Facilitate construction submittal and RFI reviews
Establish and facilitate the adherence to an established work breakdown structure (WBS) to include the definition of potential multiple design/bid package scoping scenarios, deliverable milestones, Owner reviews and City entitlement timelines that are responsive to the project’s scheduling activities and procurement requirements
Identify optimized solutions with consideration of cost, quality, constructability, supply chain support and overall customer value
Collaborate with project stakeholders to address project challenges and achieve project goals
Oversee design deliverables to ensure compliance with contract obligations including criteria, schedule and budget and their integration with the construction requirements
Other related duties as assigned