AECOM

Design Manager - Construction Services

AECOM • $90K — $120K *
Gary, IN 46404In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • 10 years of relevant design or construction experience, including 2 years in a leadership role
  • Professional licensure (Architect/Engineer) preferred
  • DBIA Designated Design Build Professional certification strongly preferred
  • Experience with large-scale commercial and convention projects

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration of multidisciplinary design systems into a cohesive framework
  • Facilitate meetings to resolve design conflicts among teams
  • Oversee design deliverables to match project scope and deadlines
  • Act as primary liaison between design and construction teams
  • Monitor design progress against procurement schedules
  • Ensure compliance with codes and owner requirements
  • Promote digital workflows to enhance project coordination

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Support for relocation as needed
  • Commitment to a secure, trustworthy recruitment process
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Design Manager is a senior project leader within a Design-Build / Construction Management firm, responsible for coordinating and aligning all design disciplines with construction execution on design-build projects. This role ensures that design intent, technical requirements, budget, and schedule constraints are fully integrated, minimizing conflicts and driving efficient project delivery. The position serves as a key liaison between the design team, construction team, owner, and trade partners. This position will be required to be on-site in Gary, IN.

Primary responsibilities:

Design Coordination & Integration
  • Lead the integration of architectural, structural, MEP, and specialty systems into a cohesive, constructible design.
  • Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination meetings and manage resolution of design conflicts.
  • Oversee design deliverables to ensure alignment with project scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Ensure design packages are complete, coordinated, and issued in accordance with project milestones.
  • Design-Build Collaboration
  • Act as the primary interface between design teams and construction teams.
  • Collaborate with preconstruction and field teams to incorporate constructability, phasing, and logistics into the design.
  • Support early trade partner engagement and coordinate design-assist contributions.
  • Ensure real-time feedback loops between field conditions and evolving design documents.

Schedule & Budget Alignment
  • Work with project leadership to align design development with procurement and construction schedules.
  • Monitor design progress against milestones and proactively address delays.
  • Support cost management efforts by evaluating design decisions against budget constraints.
  • Participate in value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.
  • Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure design compliance with owner requirements, codes, and regulatory standards.
  • Lead design quality reviews and constructability reviews at key milestones.
  • Coordinate with the Architect of Record and Engineers of Record to maintain design integrity and accountability.

Technology & Documentation
  • Oversee the use of BIM/VDC tools for coordination, clash detection, and model integration.
  • Ensure proper version control and documentation management of all design deliverables.
  • Promote digital workflows that enhance coordination and reduce rework.

Stakeholder Management
  • Interface with owners, consultants, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and third-party reviewers.
  • Support presentations and reporting related to design progress, risks, and decisions.
  • Facilitate timely decision-making by identifying and escalating critical design issues.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • BS Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related curriculum and 10 years of relevant design, construction or design-build experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Professional licensure (Architect or Professional Engineer) is a plus.
  • DBIA (Design Build Institute of America) Designated Design Build Professional® Certification strongly preferred.
  • LEED accreditation or sustainability experience.
  • Experience on large-scale commercial, exhibition, hospitality, aviation, and convention center projects.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams on complex projects.
  • Prior experience in design-build or integrated project delivery (IPD) strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with both design consultants and construction teams.
  • Strong understanding of building systems (architectural, structural, MEP).
  • Proficiency in BIM/VDC platforms (e.g., Revit, Navisworks, or similar).
  • Familiarity with construction sequencing, phasing, and constructability principles.
  • Working knowledge of project management tools and document control systems.
  • Exceptional coordination and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and execution.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence diverse teams.


Additional Information
  • This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
  • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
  • This position may include relocation.


At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
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