The Design Manager will manage communication and coordination between the design firm and internal pursuit or construction team to ensure the most optimized, efficient and cost effective construction design.
- Reviews and evaluates design drawings for alternative build pursuits or active projects to ensure feasible constructability, cost efficiency and design optimization.
- Engages Technical Services, construction management and estimating departments for additional technical and construction input to identify and mitigate construction risks.
- Provides technical insight at meetings to ensure unified understanding of the design drawings and budget implications associated with designer plans.
- Includes external designers, construction managers and support engineering teams in weekly taskforce planning meetings, as necessary.
- Works closely with external design firm, internal construction, estimating and engineering teams during project construction or pursuits to identify design risks and optimization opportunities.
- Recommends, tracks and documents contract change orders regarding the construction design to ensure accurate and compliant project controls.
- Submits design progress and cost reporting to project management team throughout the life of the project to guarantee united understanding of project and budget status.
- Provides input on material quantities and design strategies to lower project cost and mitigate risks.
- Perform additional assignments per management s direction.
- Ensures accurate, complete and timely submission of all design packages, and coordinates split packages, so construction schedule continues without delays.
- Design package responsibility includes tracking the permits and public information sessions required of the external design firm. Attends public information sessions, as needed.
- Attends and participates in technical reviews and design presentations with project Owner to ensure design comprehension and assist with change order approvals.
- Submits monthly project status reporting to design and operations leadership in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintains knowledge of E.E. Cruz & Company's company values and strategic plan.
- Support published corporate policies.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required.
- 5+ years experience in design management, design engineering, or construction managment required.
- Experience working on public agency projects preferred.
- Experience with heavy civil and/or infrastructure projects preferred.
- Experience with utility coordination, structural engineering coordination, process management, and client communication is required
- Experience using AutoCAD, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Suite is required
- Experience working with Procore and Bluebeam a plus.
- BIM experience is a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge and skill in technical writing for efficient and concise document control and presentations to all levels of the business.
- Ability to identify constructability, cost or schedule risks from alternative design drawings required.
- Strong multi-tasking and time management skills required.
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.
USD $100,000.00/Yr.USD $140,000.00/Yr.