Senior Design Manager

Overview

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the development and implementation of the project design strategy from concept to completion, providing technical guidance during the construction phase.
• Oversee the design work of consultants and contractors to ensure all project activities are executed to the highest standards of safety and quality.
• Review and approve project designs across all engineering disciplines to guarantee compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Directors to resolve problems related to construction, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity.
• Coordinate scheduling and project interactions among third-party design consultants, clients, and local stakeholders.
• Integrate competing or conflicting project elements into the planning and execution processes to maintain a smooth workflow.
• Support the establishment of the Project Design Management Plan, Project Execution Plan, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan.
• Develop, implement, and manage project design briefs, key performance indicators (KPIs), and deliverables for the design team.
• Administer value management and value engineering activities, ensuring design solutions incorporate constructability, environmental, and sustainability considerations.
• Partner with project engineers and discipline leads to develop, monitor, and manage budgets, schedules, and change orders.
• Device and execute action plans with key project personnel to rectify potential cost overruns, delays, or significant changes to the scope of work.
• Monitor and report to senior management on the progress of all design activities, including significant milestones, cost impacts, and schedule conditions.
• Establish weekly design management team meetings to review project status and formulate actionable items.