xPL Design Manager

Turner Construction•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead and manage Design & Engineering (D&E) execution for xPL Offsite Manufacturing projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, constructible, fabrication-ready, and installation-supported design packages, ensuring alignment with xPL Offsite strategic objectives while promoting innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Serve as primary coordination interface for D&E, managing scope, schedule, priorities, deliverables, design decisions, risks, changes, and handoffs from project intake through production release, and fabrication and installation support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from accredited program in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred, with minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in design project management within construction, prefabrication, modular/offsite manufacturing, design-build, or AEC industry; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Experience managing design, engineering, or product-development execution in construction, offsite manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, modular systems, or engineered-product environments, may be considered in lieu of licensure
Strong knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes, Revit, AutoCAD, and other design/drafting tools; experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/ Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or prefabrication software, a plus
Thorough understanding of building codes, OSHA/safety standards, constructability, and lean design/manufacturing principles
Track record managing multi-disciplinary design teams, schedules, budgets, and experience managing and delivering concurrent complex projects on time and within budget

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure or certification such as (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA)) or certifications (Project Management Professional (PMP), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)), or equivalent technical/project management credential preferred
Experience in industrial, power/energy, data center, or modular construction sectors is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Lead Design & Engineering (D&E) project execution for xPL Offsite manufacturing initiatives and serve as primary point of contact and coordination interface for D&E across architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, prefabrication, manufacturing, and installation stakeholders.
Develop and manage design schedules, budgets, and resource plans for projects to achieve on-time completion, within budget, and to meet or exceed quality and client expectations.
Coordinate with internal teams, external consultants, Engineers, and stakeholders to integrate design intent with manufacturability, lean principles, and offsite construction (OSC) best practices.
Confirm product designs meet specifications, quality, and contractual requirements throughout review and approval processes for OSM drawings generated for assigned projects.
Oversee production of technical drawings, Building Information Modeling (BIM) models, specifications, and documentation, ensuring designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Facilitate design reviews, value engineering, and constructability assessments to optimize prefabrication opportunities, reduce waste, and improve project outcomes.
Own and maintain D&E deliverables tracker, including models, submittal packages, shop drawings, fabrication documentation, Bill of Materials (BOMs), assembly drawings, design reviews, approvals, release milestones, open issues, and lessons learned.
Manage design risks, changes, and issues; conduct regular progress meetings, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide timely reports to leadership.
Support consistent use of digital tools (e.g., BIM, Revit, and other advanced modeling technologies) to enhance design efficiency and collaboration.
Manage quality assurance to identify and eliminate model clashes throughout design coordination process.
Support team development, reinforce project execution best practices, improve communication routines, contribute feedback to functional leaders, participate in recruiting as requested, and foster culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with operations, manufacturing, procurement, and construction teams to facilitate seamless transition from design to production and field installation.
Review and contribute to proposals, estimates, and contract documents related to design scope.
Maintain thorough project documentation, lessons learned, and compliance with safety, quality, and sustainability standards.
Travel periodically to manufacturing facilities, project sites, vendor facilities, or other xPL locations to support execution.
Contribute to related design, coordination, and manufacturing support activities as needed to advance xPL product and project delivery.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.