Design Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in potable water design, including water treatment design, water storage facility design, and water supply design.
• 2+ years of experience managing multidisciplinary projects pertaining to potable water design.
• PE License in Illinois.
• Member of professional and technical societies.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage potable water treatment plant design projects and treatment studies, and develop business.
• Assist with proposal preparation, including project plan and approach, staff assignments, fee development, and risk assessment.
• Review draft agreements.
• Provide input and approval for project scope and fee.
• Assign staff to projects based on knowledge, skills, and availability.
• Monitor project performance, including client satisfaction, project schedule, project budget, billings, and QA/QC.
• Assist with developing department standards and perform quality control review.
• Assist with planning, developing, coordinating, and ensuring the successful completion of projects.
• Lead single- and multi-disciplined projects.
• Attend client and agency meetings to resolve questions and plan and coordinate work.
• Communicate and coordinate efforts and ideas with peers and the management team.
• Mentor and train junior staff.
• Assist with business development.