Given our continued growth, Arup is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our rail team in Seattle and support a portfolio of major rail and transit infrastructure programs across the western United States. You may act as a deputy to the design manager, supporting the design development of a complex project; package lead with ownership of a design package through procurement; or design manager for a small- to mid-sized project. This role is well suited to a collaborative professional looking to grow in in a stimulating and challenging project environment while contributing to complex, high-profile infrastructure programs. The Design Manager will support the leadership and coordination of multidisciplinary design teams on large rail projects, working closely with the project leadership, technical leads, contractor, and agency. The role supports planning, coordination, and quality processes on design projects where Arup serves as Prime Consultant, helping ensure design outputs are delivered efficiently, collaboratively, and in alignment with client objectives. The Opportunity 3 Support the Project Management team in the planning and delivery of multidisciplinary design packages on major rail projects, including scope definition, scheduling, resourcing, and progress tracking. 3 Work closely with the Arup Design Manager to communicate design progress and issues and escalate where required 3 Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams across multiple technical disciplines to support integrated design delivery and alignment with project objectives. 3 Support the coordination of Arup-specialist inputs (fire, facades, acoustics, security, assurance) into the design; 3 Assist in the Integration Manager in overseeing design interfaces, risks, and issues, tracking actions and supporting timely resolution of technical and coordination decisions. 3 Lead the delivery of project drawings, reports and specifications to ensure production of deliverables to agreed timelines and within budget. 3 Support package-level design delivery, including coordination of design activities, procurement inputs, and construction interface support. 3 Lead design coordination workshops and formal stage reviews with technical disciplines. 3 Arrange, attend and record client and stakeholder design presentations. 3 Facilitate collaboration between clients, contractors, and consultants, including participation in user groups and stakeholder meetings. 3 Help monitor schedule, cost, and performance for assigned design packages, escalating risks and opportunities as appropriate. 3 Coordinate communication and information flow across the design team to support efficient, well-informed decision-making. 3 Support design quality management processes to ensure outputs meet agreed standards, contractual requirements, and client expectations. 3 Verify formatting, language and grammar of high quality reports and presentations; 3 Assist with design reporting, governance, and project controls activities in line with project and client requirements. 3 Contribute to business development activities, including client engagement, marketing coordination, and support for bids and proposals. Is this role right for you? 3 Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or a related field, with 5-10 years of experience supporting the delivery of complex rail or transit projects in a multidisciplinary environment. 3 Experience of design management and coordination on large infrastructure projects, with a passion for design and an appreciation of all disciplines roles within the design process. 3 Strong understanding of rail and transit project delivery, including client drivers, governance, procurement approaches, and design-build or alternative delivery methods. 3 Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, fostering collaboration, effective decision-making, and high-quality design outcomes. 3 Experience managing the review, production and submission of high-quality deliverables across many disciplines in a large project environment. 3 Excellent communication and organizational skills, with experience engaging clients, stakeholders, and project teams throughout the design and delivery lifecycle. 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We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arups legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firms financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available Seattle Hiring Range - Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Seattle is $140,000 to $160,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Seattle will differ. #LI-DG1