Design Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Estimating, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Minimum of 7 years of related construction industry experience (general contracting, owners’ representative, design build firm, architecture firm, engineering firm, etc.)
• Experience supporting industrial/cold-storage, mission critical, or other complex project portfolios is preferred.
• Able to review and guide design; coordinate design efforts to keep project outcomes aligned with owner expectations
• High-level knowledge of construction and design industries.
• Strong innovative mindset.
• Ability to interface between design and preconstruction to control cost
• Very strong interpersonal skills — heavily client-facing
• OTA (Other Transaction Authority) contract experience preferred
• Must have strong organizational skills while managing multiple projects across different locations nationally
• Able to travel as needed throughout the country.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems effectively especially when under pressure or when faced with unexpected changes, situations, or unforeseen delays.
• Functions effectively in a diverse team setting.
• Must demonstrate leadership at a senior level and the ability to develop a followership to influence change.
• Adaptable to change based on collaborative feedback.
• High degree of business acumen and decisiveness required.
• Must work independently and with teams and possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Strong presentation, public speaking, and facilitation skills.
• Software Skills: MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/PPT), Google Drive/Workspace, Bluebeam, Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk Forma
• Benefits - Layton Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• EEO Statement - Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.