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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering or Architecture
• minimum of 8 years of experience in Engineering or Design Project Management, including Construction Administration portion of Engineering and Design Management or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Estimating and Scheduling experience
• Think in highly structured manner along all design disciplines with creativity to develop specialized solutions and anticipate potential challenges and opportunities
• Cross-functional knowledge of key engineering disciplines (e.g., Architectural, Structural, MEP/ HVAC) and relevant trades
• Limited travel

Nice To Haves

• Previous industry experience working in Design firm, a plus
• Previous design-build design and construction experience, a plus

Responsibilities

• Integral part of construction team and work closely with Design Manager, Preconstruction, Business Development, and Project Manager to contribute to fundamental design process from inception throughout execution until completion.
• Communicate status of daily design tasks and activities with project stakeholders to progress design and identify challenges for design solutions.
• Coordinate with TEG Design Specialists for appropriate and timely reviews of milestone documents and for critical design concerns.
• Conduct thorough review of design documents, specifications, and construction and shop drawings generated by design partners and subcontractors to ensure design meets clients’ Basis of Design.
• Manage timely delivery and completeness of design documents.
• Contribute to relevant subcontractor contractual language relating to design.
• Participate in design reviews and identify opportunities to optimize design to improve constructability and detect risks.
• Understand and utilize continuous improvement methodology to minimize costs for and speeds delivery of design preparation.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.