The Design Manager is a leadership role for a manager with
a unique blend of design and construction knowledge. This position provides managerial leadership
to efficiently complete design-build projects within the contract performance
requirements, on time, on budget and meet and/or exceed quality control
objectives.
CWC Leadership Competencies:
- Visionary: Consistently
articulates a clear and compelling picture of the future that motivates
and guides others toward long-term goals. - Influential: Effectively
persuades and inspires others by building strong relationships and
presenting ideas with clarity and conviction. - Takes Strategic
Perspective:
Approaches decisions with a broad, long-term view, aligning actions with
organizational priorities and anticipating future implications. - Team Focused: Actively
contributes to a collaborative environment, valuing shared successes and
supporting team cohesion and performance. - Committed to
Personal Development:
Demonstrates a proactive approach to learning and growth by seeking
feedback, embracing challenges, and enhancing personal effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
Pre-proposal
- Identify/source potential
projects in coordination with the Preconstruction and Business Development
departments - Participate in formal and informal business development/sales
meetings and presentations - Participate in one or more
industry associations at the committee and/or board level - Build and nurture
relationships with existing and potential design partners and clients - Recommend design partners including architect, engineers, and other
specialty consultants as appropriate for selected projects in the present pipeline
that require a design/build contract delivery method. - Participate in and contribute
to win strategy
Proposal
- Lead and manage the design
portion of proposal preparation in coordination with the Preconstruction and
Marketing Departments. - Engage design and necessary consultant
partners as appropriate for the project - Prepare and ensure execution of Teaming
Agreement with the Design Team - Get agreement on fundamental contract
terms and conditions with the Design Team in advance of proposal
submission - Act as primary point of contact and manage
communication with the Owner - Develop a strategy for production of
design deliverables for pricing and/or submission purposes and manage the
Design Team to ensure timely and appropriate production. - Work with Preconstruction and Operations
Departments to weigh cost/scope tradeoffs to develop a “Best Value”
proposal - Prepare soft costs estimates including
design fees, permit fees, utility fees, design management general
conditions and other applicable costs - Lead progress/coordination meetings with
design team during the proposal phase of the puruist - Coordinate with the Marketing Department
on the development of technical information to be included in the proposal - Determine appropriate schedule durations
and logic for the preconstruction/design portion of the project and
communicate this information to Scheduling department - Provide quality control reviews of
submission documents (Drawings, narratives, specifications, etc.) to
confirm compliance with the solicitation. - Participate in the preparation of and make
presentations to Owner/Agencies in support of the proposals.
Post Award
- Prepare and negotiate Design
Team agreements with support and final approval from CBO. - Refine the Design Team,
layout strategy, establish a design schedule and assertively move the project
forward to meet the overall contract performance requirements - Conduct meeting(s) with
Owners/Agencies for project kick-off and other interaction during the design
phase - Conduct and oversee weekly
design coordination meetings with Design Team, Operations and Preconstruction. - Produce meeting minutes for
all meetings and formal communications within 48 hours - Manage the design process
including:
- RFIs
- Owner communication
- Ensure design complies with RFP and the
proposal - Scheduling and schedule maintenance
- Cost control in coordination with Preconstruction
and Operations - Document quality control in coordination
with the Design Team, Preconstruction, and Operations - Constructability review in coordination
with Operations - Ensure timely and quality design
submissions and reviews - Monitoring the Owner’s comments and
Design Team’s responses - LEED compliance and ensure design meets
or exceeds goals
- Quality control of design submission
through detailed review of deliverables - Maintain good documentation and maintain
document control systems - Secure all necessary jurisdictional regulatory agency reviews
and/or approvals (e.g. county, state, Department of Environment,
Department of Transportation, Architectural Review Board, Commission of
Fine Arts, NCPC etc. Attend meetings as appropriate to defend the design
and the project. - Manage permit tracking log with all
relevant permits and approvals required by project. - Secure all necessary permits and approvals
from local utilities with or without the assistance of a third-party
expeditor if required under the owner contract - Ensure a seamless hand-off of the
construction documents to Operations - Stay involved during construction as
design liaison as necessary - Use latest
technology and software to complete projects.
Qualifications:
- At least five (5) years of
experience in managing construction projects in excess of Twenty Million
Dollars ($20M). - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Procore Bluebeam as well as an
understanding of Primavera scheduling and Navisworks for BIM - Encourage free, open,
professional communication - Nurture creative problem
solving - Provide leadership/inspiration
- Strong written and verbal communications
skills - Ability in assessing and
prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands - Excellent organizational and
interpersonal skills - Passionate and dedicated to
high-quality work - Confidential, trustworthy, and
self-motivated personality characteristics - Ability to perform duties in a digital/paperless environment.
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture,
Construction Management, Engineering, or related field - LEED Accreditation
- DBIA Certification
Wage Transparency
In accordance with the Maryland Wage Transparency Law, the base salary range for this position is: $100,000.00 – $130,000.00
Coakley & Williams Construction offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental and vision coverage, employer-matched 401(k), paid time off and holidays, performance-based bonuses, wellness program, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.
Additional Note
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work required. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands, or working conditions associated with the job. Successful candidates will seek additional responsibilities and opportunities to grow their skills in support of the company’s goals.
Coakley & Williams Construction is an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the
workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical
and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected
veterans’ status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national,
federal, state, or local law. Coakley & Williams Construction promotes a
drug-free workplace.