10+ years of experience managing design disciplines.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture required.
Proven track record in guiding design teams to successful outcomes.
Technical expertise preferred in building enclosures or MEP systems.
Proficient with BIM and key software tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Revit, etc.).
Professional Engineer or Registered Architect certification preferred.
Strong understanding of design, construction, and operational perspectives.
Responsibilities
Define and monitor design deliverables quality and scheduling.
Interface with project teams to set design document expectations.
Inform project participants about design status and quality.
Manage design conflicts to reach resolutions.
Oversee the RFI process for clear communication.
Ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
Coordinate proposal submissions and scope of work with stakeholders.
Benefits
Equal opportunity employer status, including disability and protected veteran status.
Full Job Description
The Design Manager is responsible to help ensure successful delivery of McCarthy projects by managing the design process with regard to defining deliverables, scheduling design and defining potential obstacles, monitoring and developing work as required. McCarthy projects may include design-build projects and projects for which McCarthy performs preconstruction services (typically include design reviews, constructability reviews and value management of design documents).
Key Responsibilities
Define, schedule and monitor quality of design deliverables on projects that include design build or other alternate forms of delivery
Interface with project teams to develop expectations for content of design documents at various stages, coordinate design document packaging strategy, establish content quality and define key milestones/metrics to verify expectations will be met
Inform all project participants of design status, design quality and liabilities related to design
Review design progress to prevent cost and scope creep
Manage all conflicts within the documents during design phase to successful resolution for all parties
Manage the RFI process for communication between the owner and design team
Manage the file system for document control
Host/manage Value Analysis sessions as needed to look for cost effective details and material selections to maintain or improve the project budget or GMP
Become knowledgeable of all building codes related to project and ensure they are incorporated into design
Ensure project specifications meet requirements for compliance with local/federal regulations and the requirements of owner vendors/design standards/expected outcomes
Coordinate proposal submissions with BUL and Division Marketing to the extent required
Develop RFP's for design firm responses or design build/design assist subcontractor responses
Prepare designer and subcontractor scopes of work, coordinating between firms to ensure no gaps in design services
Coordinate contract terms and conditions with McCarthy team
Coordinate responsibilities for VDC and develop workflows to support the use of VDC
Coordinate co-location requirements
Coordinate all preconstruction/construction budgets, ensuring any changes are communicated to team
Develop plan to monitor design based on target budget(s) or systems budget(s) for construction
Coordinate with owner all permits and utility services for project
Become familiar with project development agreements as they apply, to ensure work performed by McCarthy is in conformance to these agreements
Coordinate with team initial budgets, GMPs or lump sum values for subcontractors performing Design-Build or Design-Assist services and become familiar with all scopes/budgets to ensure a coordinated approach to estimating and design monitoring/scope monitoring
Monitor design between estimate updates to report, review and determine corrective course(s) of action required to maintain or lower the overall budget
Coordinate/integrate overall design deliverables and construction schedules with project staff
Develop internal costs and metrics to inform team on design direction and cost comparisons for design
Develop VDC/BIM execution plan for project with VDC Manager
Update McCarthy procedures to incorporate best Design Management techniques and present Design Management training
Oversee implementation of McCarthy quality program and procedures
Review claims and latent defects
Build effective and strong relationships with Risk Management/Legal, Executive Management/Business Unit leaders and owners/architects/engineers
Document lessons learned and best practices
Skills & Qualifications
10+ years' experience managing and coordinating design disciplines
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture required
Proven experience working in the design phase of a project and ability to direct design team to positive outcomes
Specific technical expertise in building enclosures or MEP systems preferred
Good computer skills including proficiency in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and software programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access, Revit, Navisworks, QTO, etc.)
Professional Engineer or Registered Architect preferred
History of Affiliations with Professional Organizations preferred (AIA, CSI, ASHRAE, etc.)
Good understanding of the technical aspects of all building systems
Understands design, construction and operations and legal perspective of design
Team-builder who enjoys training others
Process-oriented
Good verbal/written communication skills with facilitator capabilities
For California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $135,000-$165,000, depending experience. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.
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.
