Design Manager
Clark Construction Group
Clark is currently seeking highly talented Design Managers / Sr. Design Managers for immediate employment. This position serves as an integral member of the project team working to deliver complex design-build projects nationwide. The Design Manager / Sr. Design Manager serves as the primary team lead through the design development phase of the project.
Key responsibilities include:
Ultimately responsible for design deliverables through the design process
Actively lead an integrated design-build team and regularly interface with the client, designers and trade partners
Successfully deliver high quality design on budget and on schedule
Ensure that design meets contractual obligations and program requirements
Lead stakeholder decision meetings, design progress meetings, and design conferences
Organize the design review process and lead resolution to all comments
Lead collaboration both internally with cost manager and purchasing agent and externally with key project stakeholders
Manage design issue resolution in real-time
Participate in bid submissions and the development of RFP and RFQ responses including providing strategic insights to pursuit strategy
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field
4-8 years of relevant work experience, preferably with design-build experience
Qualified experience may include work as a development manager, design manager, project manager, or design professional; experience managing project staff is preferred
Must have strong interest in construction general contracting and in the design-build delivery process
Understanding of how to execute successful Design-Build projects
Basic understanding of BIM modeling, a plus working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
Preferred membership in DBIA or other industry associations
Skills & Abilities:
Strong knowledge of design and cost management principles and practices
Clear understanding of integrated design and construction schedules
Appreciation and understanding of architecture firms’ business model, design principles and process
Ability to lead a collaborative design process with various stakeholders
Strong leadership, communication and relationship-management skills
Ability to train, manage and influence several direct reports
Ability to motivate and collaborate with peers working at other firms
Ability to work with and present to executive leadership
Ability to participate in pursuit efforts for design-build projects
Self-motivated, organized team player with ability to manage work priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to develop and maintain a collaborative, creative work environment and influence others