Construction Design Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

At Build Group, the Design Manager is responsible for leading the design process and schedule to ensure timely project starts across various construction projects. This role requires collaboration with architects, engineers, trade partners, and stakeholders to ensure that design specifications meet client expectations, regulatory requirements, and project timelines. The Design Manager also ensures seamless coordination with self-perform trades, reviewing and approving all design details with internal teams and external designpartners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design Coordination:

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to develop project designs that meet client requirements and align with functional, aesthetic, budgetary, and timeline goals.
• Facilitate communication between design and construction teams to integrate design concepts into construction processes seamlessly.

Project Management:

• Oversee the design phase from inception to completion, managing schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure timely delivery of design documents.
• Identify and mitigate risks, including scope gaps, feasibility challenges, and budget constraints, through proactive collaboration with stakeholders.

Integration with Trade Partners & Self Perform Teams:

• Lead workshops with self-perform and trade partners to validate design feasibility, optimize cost-efficiency, and align production goals with the project vision.
• Incorporate value engineering principles and phased permitting strategies to enable fast-track project starts.

Client & Stakeholder Interaction:

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on design-related matters, presenting concepts and modifications to ensure alignment with their vision.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders, including owners, consultants, and internal teams.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring accountability, collaboration, and alignment with project goals.
• Conduct regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and foster innovation.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all designs adhere to local and state building codes, ADA standards, and other regulatory requirements.
• Review design documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with industry standards.

Sustainability & Innovation:

• Promote sustainable design practices, incorporating energy-efficient solutions and innovative building technologies aligned with certifications like LEED or WELL.
• Stay updated on industry trends, materials, and technologies to implement best practices that enhance project outcomes.

RFP and Proposal Support:

• Provide design expertise in response to RFPs, including assembling design teams, drafting project approaches, and ensuring compliance with proposal requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing construction projects through various design phases.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and MS Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of California Building Code, ADA standards, and other applicable regulations.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated expertise in reading and interpreting schematics, drawings, and project specifications.
• Growth-oriented mindset to stay ahead of evolving industry trends.
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.

This position description is a summary and not a complete representation of the position; the essential functions of the position may change as duties are assigned.