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Swinerton

Design Manager Job at Swinerton in Charlotte

Swinerton, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28245

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Job Description Summary:

Manage design activities on Design Build Projects from project award through construction completion.

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Break down Design Build RFPs and develop design build capture approach with Business Development.
  • Provide monthly cost and billing analysis for all active D/B efforts relative to Owner/Architect and internal budgets.
  • Develop, negotiate, and monitor Architectural Engineering agreements based on deliverables and scope of services.
  • Lead design management efforts to incorporate efficiencies and best practices into the design process, utilizing optimal construction practices.
  • Ensure design efforts lead to biddable and constructible construction designs with minimal ambiguities and deficiencies.
  • Provide continuous support to D/B teams during project execution.
  • Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of medium to large multi-discipline design-build architectural-engineering projects.
  • Manage client relations with clients and design-build construction partners.
  • Participate and facilitate work sessions for design development and contract documentation at project sites with technical professionals and other disciplines.
  • Review documents and advise on constructability and value analysis.
  • Coordinate and develop preliminary schedules from post-award to design completion.
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

  • Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of field construction management experience, including supervisory skills.
  • Prior experience with the design-build solicitation process.
  • Problem-solving ability and a strong sense of urgency.
  • Organizational and communication skills.
  • Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
  • Thorough understanding of project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement, estimating).
  • LEED accredited professional.
  • Solid understanding and experience with green design, construction techniques, and sustainable materials.
  • Experience with Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
  • Proven ability in design-build project management, including staff management, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software applications.

Summary of Benefits:

This role offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long-term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional life insurance, long-term care, critical illness, accidental injury, pet insurance, legal plans, identity theft protection, and other options.

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