Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering-related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in design and/or construction.
Strong knowledge in engineering/consulting or estimating/preconstruction.
Familiarity with collaborative delivery methods like design-build and CMAR.
Proficient in interpreting technical documents and project-related documentation.
Ability to supervise and develop personnel at all levels.
Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
Responsibilities
Assist with project startup activities to ensure smooth transitions.
Develop and maintain project organizational charts and decision-making workflows.
Lead kickoff and weekly coordination meetings to foster team alignment.
Collaboratively create integrated project schedules across all phases.
Manage design review processes to align with project requirements and intent.
Oversee design issue management to mitigate risks effectively.
Collaborate with the Business Development team to strengthen client relationships.
Benefits
Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.
Supportive team environment focused on growth.
Engagement in industry organizations and strategic presentations.
Involvement in creative solutions for clients and new opportunities.
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.
Minimum of 8 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.
