Clark is currently seeking a highly talented Design Manager to join the Clark Water Team. This position serves as an integral member of the project team working to deliver complex design-build projects nationwide. The Design Manager serves as the primary team lead through the design development phase of the project.
Responsibilities
- Ultimately responsible for design deliverables through the design process
- Actively lead an integrated design-build team and regularly interface with the client, designers and trade partners
- Manage designers and design firms to deliver a coordinated design
- Successfully deliver high quality design on budget and on schedule
- Ensure that design meets contractual obligations and program requirements
- Lead stakeholder decision meetings, design progress meetings, and design conferences
- Organize the design review process and lead resolution to all comments
- Lead collaboration both internally with cost manager and purchasing agent and externally with key project stakeholders
- Manage design issue resolution in real-time
- Participate in bid submissions and the development of RFP and RFQ responses including providing strategic insights to pursuit strategy
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field
- 4-8 years of relevant work experience, preferably with design-build experience
- Professional Engineer certification or pathway to gain certification
- Experience working with AHJs and government agencies to gain permit approvals
- Qualified experience may include work as a development manager, design manager, project manager, or design professional; experience managing project staff is preferred
- Must have strong interest in construction general contracting and in the design-build delivery process
- Understanding of how to execute successful Design-Build projects
- Basic understanding of BIM modeling, a plus working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
- Preferred membership in DBIA or other industry associations
Skills & Abilities
- Strong knowledge of design and cost management principles and practices
- Clear understanding of integrated design and construction schedules
- Appreciation and understanding of architecture firms business model, design principles and process
- Ability to lead a collaborative design process with various stakeholders
- Strong leadership, communication and relationship-management skills
- Ability to train, manage and influence several direct reports
- Ability to motivate and collaborate with peers working at other firms
- Ability to work with and present to executive leadership
- Ability to participate in pursuit efforts for design-build projects
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining organization
- Self-motivated, organized team player with ability to manage work priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to develop and maintain a collaborative, creative work environment and influence others
The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.
The Physical Side of the Role: Given that a good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, you should be comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work, whether its collaborating with colleagues, analyzing data, or developing strategies. The role demands effective communication and sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work. While there are times for quiet concentration, youll also be expected to move actively throughout the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including dynamic construction sites, utilizing different modes of transportation. The ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion (think a box of files or small office equipment), is also required.
Your Work Environment: Your primary workspace will be in our professional office, which has a typical, quiet-to-moderate noise and light levels. As part of your work, you may also be required to visit active construction sites. These environments are naturally more dynamic and can include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, louder noise, and moving equipment. Your safety is our top priority, and youll be expected to follow Clark Constructions safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.
