Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Design Project Manager to lead and coordinate design efforts for complex construction projects. This role involves managing design teams, ensuring project timelines are met, and maintaining seamless communication between stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to project management, utilizing advanced construction management software and technical skills to drive project success from conception through completion.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for client technical and contracting staff
Lead multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering design teams, including subconsultants, for federal capital improvement projects
Supervise and guide the design team from project initiation through completion
Ensure quality control of all design deliverables, ensuring alignment with client standards, applicable codes, and internal processes
Develop, implement, monitor, and update the project management plans
Provide timely and accurate communication to clients, the project delivery team, and leadership regarding project status, budget, and schedule
Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination among architects, engineers, contractors, and clients
Lead design review meetings, document meeting minutes, and track action items
Develop and maintain design schedules and project milestone timelines
Review and comment on design deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements
Collaborate with cost estimators and schedulers to prepare construction cost estimates and milestone schedules
Monitor design progress to ensure project milestones and deadlines are met
Ensure the project can be constructed within budget; develop bid options/alternates as necessary
Coordinate feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments, historic preservation studies, biological assessments, SHPO and tribal consultations, and Section 106/401/NEPA compliance
Respond to bidder inquiries during the solicitation process
Review and coordinate responses to construction contractor RFIs
Review construction contractor submittals for compliance with design documents
Lead planning, execution, and oversight of design projects to ensure alignment with client goals
Use Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Teams for document control and collaboration
Track project budgets and provide contract management services
Monitor construction site activities to ensure adherence to design intent, safety protocols, and quality standards
Facilitate communication across all project stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution and project continuity
Manage design budget execution, perform client invoicing, and review/process subconsultant invoicing
Support business development activities to include writing proposals, developing fees, building project teams to include consultants, and informing company leadership's work acceptance decisions
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering
Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering and construction with a minimum of 5 years of design experience (preparing plans, basis of design, and specifications) and 5 years of experience leading design teams; additional consideration will be given to candidate with experience working on Federal (USACE, VA, NCA) projects
Strong preference will be given to Registered Professional Engineers or Architects
Proven experience in design management within the EPC industry
Strong proficiency with software including Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Civil 3D, Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability in project scheduling, blueprint reading, schematics interpretation, and contract management
Construction site experience with a solid understanding of construction processes and safety protocols
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively
Effective communication skills for liaising with clients, teams, and vendors throughout all project phases
Ability to work with and lead with multi-disciplinary teams of subject matter experts, drafters/modelers, estimators, schedulers, subconsultants, and federal clients
Proficiency with applicable design standards, codes, and regulations
Requires physical mobility to travel to differing job site locations to conduct pre-project surveys and in progress site inspections. This includes but is not limited to the ability to climb ladders and scaffolds, walk on uneven surface, lift loads up to 50 lb., and work on construction sites in all weather conditions.
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