McCarthy Holdings Inc

Design Manager

McCarthy Holdings Inc$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering related field.
  • 8-10+ years of experience in design and/or construction.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in engineering/consulting or estimating/preconstruction.
  • Familiarity with collaborative delivery models (design-build, CMAR, etc.).
  • Proficient in interpreting technical documents like specifications and drawings.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop personnel.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with project startup activities and lead kickoff meetings.
  • Develop project organizational charts and decision-making workflows.
  • Collaborate to create integrated project schedules across multiple phases.
  • Lead design review processes and ensure alignment with project requirements.
  • Manage design issues and mitigate risks during the design phase.
  • Engage with the Business Development team to foster client relationships.
  • Participate in proposal development and industry presentations.

Benefits

  • Professional development and ongoing training opportunities.
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on team collaboration.
  • Opportunity to influence project outcomes and team performance.
  • Travel opportunities to enhance client relationships and business development.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

McCarthy is seeking a Design Integration Manager to join the regional Design Integration (DI) department in the Dallas business unit. Reporting to the regional Senior Design Integration Director, the Manager will apply their technical expertise to oversee planning, coordination, facilitation and implementation of DI activities such as team alignment and collaboration procedures, design schedule management, design alignment and issue management, and design-build/design-assist contract management. DI also supports the business development, preconstruction and operations teams to ensure full team integration and consistency throughout the project lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Competencies:
  • Resolution Driver: Drives decision making process and issue resolution. Detail oriented. Strong organizational skills.
  • Goal Owner: Takes ownership of the planning, organization, and follow through of project results. Self-starter.
  • Mature Collaborator: Builds trusting relationships. Resolves conflict while maintaining composure. Fosters collaboration. Builds consensus. Maintains positive and solutions-oriented approach.
  • Adaptable Leader: Knows when and how to take charge, facilitate, or influence effectively in grey/ambiguous situations, depending on the setting (contract type, relationships, meeting vs one-on-one, etc.). Flexible. Strong communicator.
  • Performance Elevator: Creates a team-first environment of growth and development. Enjoys ongoing learning and training others.

Primary Responsibilities:

Team Alignment
  • Assist with project startup activities.
  • Develop and maintain project organizational charts, roles & responsibilities matrixes, and decision-making workflows.
  • Participate in teaming and partnering meetings.
  • Lead kickoff meetings and weekly internal and external coordination meetings.
  • Establish collaboration procedures with the owner and design team.
  • Lead project team alignment effort during transition from design phase to construction.
  • Manage and develop other team members.

Design Phase Planning & Schedule Management
  • Collaboratively develop integrated project schedules including activities for design, preconstruction, permitting, procurement, construction, activation, and closeout.
  • Lead phase pull planning sessions.
  • Lead weekly pull plan updates.

Design Alignment
  • Collaboratively develop design deliverables plan with owner, designer, preconstruction and construction teams.
  • Lead design review process to ensure design in aligned with owner's project requirements, design intent that is clear and coordinated, budget, and plan for construction (schedule, quality, safety, etc.).
  • Lead design issue management.

Design Risk Mitigation
  • Assist with designer contracting process.
  • Manage design-build and design-assist trade partners.
  • Coordinate design scopes of service, including design-build, design-assist, and delegated design.

Business Development
  • Work with Business Development team to develop and maintain any potential and existing client-business relationships
  • Develop a strong understanding of the company's services, capabilities, business strategy, and knowledge of their local/national competition
  • Assist in developing creative solutions for existing clients, as well as for new opportunities
  • Actively participate in pursuits including proposal development and interviews, as needed
  • Actively participate in industry organizations, including the delivery of strategic presentations and board representation, as appropriate


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering related field.
  • 8-10+ years of experience in design and/or construction.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in engineering/consulting or estimating/preconstruction.
  • Familiarity with collaborative delivery (design-build, CMAR, etc.).
  • Proficient in interpreting and understanding technical memoranda, specifications, drawings, process flow diagrams, and other project-related documentation.
  • Ability to supervise, interface and develop all levels of personnel.
  • This role involves travel up to 25% of the time.

About McCarthy Holdings Inc

McCarthy Holdings, Inc. is a construction company that provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. The company serves clients in the healthcare, education, commercial, and industrial sectors. McCarthy Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1864 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about McCarthy Holdings Inc
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$4.4 billion

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