JE Dunn Construction
Senior Design Manager, Industrial/Manufacturing
JE Dunn Construction, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Overview
Senior Design Manager, Industrial/Manufacturing — JE Dunn Construction
Role involves leading design delivery for projects in the Industrial/ Manufacturing sector, across design-build, design assist, or other delivery methods, in alignment with JE Dunn’s strategy, vision and values.
JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you\'ll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.
Responsibilities The Senior Design Manager is responsible for successful delivery of projects by leading the design participants, processes and technology. Participants include the design team(s) and trade partners when projects utilize design-build, design assist or other alternate delivery methods. This position requires proactive leadership of the design process from initial business development phase through project completion. Plays an integral role with project team ensuring project goals are achieved. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
Interpret formal design-build RFPs and develop work plans, collaborating with preconstruction, operations, and other key stakeholders.
Understand potential client’s business needs and help create conceptual plans, elevations, 3D models that support presentations and win strategies.
Review and understand bridging documents for project compliance with the RFP, including comprehension of codes and criteria to meet technical requirements and design deliverables.
Support early-phase basic due diligence activities with clients and key stakeholders to ensure professional studies, jurisdictional and permitting requirements are incorporated into design documents.
Manage outside design consultants, ensuring they meet technical and schedule requirements for design deliverables.
Manage the design review process with the design team and clients to ensure schedules are met and identify project risks and opportunities during the design phase.
Leverage design experience to help project teams identify solutions to design challenges, while monitoring schedules, quality control, and content for design document delivery.
Generate cost savings and value-added solutions during the design phase.
Monitor and control design partner and consultant costs through the design development, including cost of the project and cost of design services for added scope.
Review designs and provide quality control comments to ensure program specifications and life-safety requirements are met.
Coordinate design document packaging strategies with the project team.
Manage project documentation such as proposals, drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, and shop drawings using 3D and 2D file management systems.
Develop sketches and plans to assist preconstruction with pricing of conceptual ideas. Coordinate with the VDC team to develop and implement project(s) as needed.
Provide technical design guidance throughout the construction process.
Provide design engineering support for the entire life cycle of the project (proposal, site survey, engineering, equipment selection, permitting, training, and construction).
Understand the project budget and steer the design to stay in line with contractual details.
Responsibilities (continued)
Leads the process to understand potential client’s business needs and helps create conceptual plans, elevations, and 3D models in support of presentations and win strategies.
Directs the selection of design professionals during the pre-qualification process to enable Design Build projects by evaluating design partners through RFP and selection process.
Plays a lead role with the Project Executive to set design budgets, schedules and fees, and influences ongoing decisions throughout the project lifecycle that impacts cost, schedule, and budget.
Functions as key liaison between JE Dunn and design team to ensure architect and design partners are accountable for delivering on project strategy.
Provides thought leadership and direction to the design process from schematic design through completion.
Responsible for managing the external design team ensuring they hit their deadlines and deliverables.
Engages in business, industry and community activities to build and strengthen external relationships.
Manages change management with internal team and external design partners throughout the duration of the project.
Qualifications
Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate.
Ability to conduct effective presentations.
Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate.
Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy – Intermediate.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and/or Google SketchUp.
Experience with U.S. building design codes and material-specific standards.
Conversant with linked design disciplines (Geotechnical/Civil, Architecture, Building Fa\xE7ade, Structural, MEP, Data/Communications, Vertical Transportation, Acoustics, Fire and Life Safety, etc.).
Ability to think in a structured manner across design disciplines while developing specialized solutions by anticipating challenges.
Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships.
Technical market know-how with knowledge of industry trends and innovations.
Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.
Experience
10+ years design and/or construction management experience (Preferred).
Cross-functional knowledge of the key engineering disciplines (Architectural, Structural, MEP, etc.) and relevant trades.
Experience taking conceptual design through construction, working with internal and external partners.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field (Required).
Working Environment
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
May require extensive periods of travel
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office
Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
Benefits The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.
Benefits details are available here.
Equal Opportunity JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com
JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries: Construction
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Role involves leading design delivery for projects in the Industrial/ Manufacturing sector, across design-build, design assist, or other delivery methods, in alignment with JE Dunn’s strategy, vision and values.
JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you\'ll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.
Responsibilities The Senior Design Manager is responsible for successful delivery of projects by leading the design participants, processes and technology. Participants include the design team(s) and trade partners when projects utilize design-build, design assist or other alternate delivery methods. This position requires proactive leadership of the design process from initial business development phase through project completion. Plays an integral role with project team ensuring project goals are achieved. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
Interpret formal design-build RFPs and develop work plans, collaborating with preconstruction, operations, and other key stakeholders.
Understand potential client’s business needs and help create conceptual plans, elevations, 3D models that support presentations and win strategies.
Review and understand bridging documents for project compliance with the RFP, including comprehension of codes and criteria to meet technical requirements and design deliverables.
Support early-phase basic due diligence activities with clients and key stakeholders to ensure professional studies, jurisdictional and permitting requirements are incorporated into design documents.
Manage outside design consultants, ensuring they meet technical and schedule requirements for design deliverables.
Manage the design review process with the design team and clients to ensure schedules are met and identify project risks and opportunities during the design phase.
Leverage design experience to help project teams identify solutions to design challenges, while monitoring schedules, quality control, and content for design document delivery.
Generate cost savings and value-added solutions during the design phase.
Monitor and control design partner and consultant costs through the design development, including cost of the project and cost of design services for added scope.
Review designs and provide quality control comments to ensure program specifications and life-safety requirements are met.
Coordinate design document packaging strategies with the project team.
Manage project documentation such as proposals, drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, and shop drawings using 3D and 2D file management systems.
Develop sketches and plans to assist preconstruction with pricing of conceptual ideas. Coordinate with the VDC team to develop and implement project(s) as needed.
Provide technical design guidance throughout the construction process.
Provide design engineering support for the entire life cycle of the project (proposal, site survey, engineering, equipment selection, permitting, training, and construction).
Understand the project budget and steer the design to stay in line with contractual details.
Responsibilities (continued)
Leads the process to understand potential client’s business needs and helps create conceptual plans, elevations, and 3D models in support of presentations and win strategies.
Directs the selection of design professionals during the pre-qualification process to enable Design Build projects by evaluating design partners through RFP and selection process.
Plays a lead role with the Project Executive to set design budgets, schedules and fees, and influences ongoing decisions throughout the project lifecycle that impacts cost, schedule, and budget.
Functions as key liaison between JE Dunn and design team to ensure architect and design partners are accountable for delivering on project strategy.
Provides thought leadership and direction to the design process from schematic design through completion.
Responsible for managing the external design team ensuring they hit their deadlines and deliverables.
Engages in business, industry and community activities to build and strengthen external relationships.
Manages change management with internal team and external design partners throughout the duration of the project.
Qualifications
Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate.
Ability to conduct effective presentations.
Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate.
Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy – Intermediate.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and/or Google SketchUp.
Experience with U.S. building design codes and material-specific standards.
Conversant with linked design disciplines (Geotechnical/Civil, Architecture, Building Fa\xE7ade, Structural, MEP, Data/Communications, Vertical Transportation, Acoustics, Fire and Life Safety, etc.).
Ability to think in a structured manner across design disciplines while developing specialized solutions by anticipating challenges.
Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships.
Technical market know-how with knowledge of industry trends and innovations.
Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.
Experience
10+ years design and/or construction management experience (Preferred).
Cross-functional knowledge of the key engineering disciplines (Architectural, Structural, MEP, etc.) and relevant trades.
Experience taking conceptual design through construction, working with internal and external partners.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field (Required).
Working Environment
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
May require extensive periods of travel
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office
Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
Benefits The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.
Benefits details are available here.
Equal Opportunity JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com
JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries: Construction
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