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About the Role

The Design Management Director provides overall direction and leadership for assigned work programs on projects delivered via design-build, EPC, or other alternative delivery methods. This role oversees successful design-phase delivery by leading the design team, trade partners, and others to achieve project objectives, requiring proactive leadership from business development through project completion.

Responsibilities

Provides project oversight during the design phase, including direct oversight of the design team and stakeholder relationship management.
Delivers results by influencing and leading others, optimizing performance and productivity.
Partners with Operations and Client Solutions to grow sales and revenue, ensuring operational excellence and client experience for targeted design-build work programs.
Prepares for interviews and leads internal and external presentations and proposals to support the business development process.
Works directly with the operational delivery team to ensure a smooth transition from the Design Phase to Construction Phase activities.
Ensures design documents meet owner’s program requirements and align with the construction budget.
Serves as the principal interface with the design team, construction operations, and the client.
Directs the selection of design professionals during the pre-qualification process by evaluating design partners through RFP and selection.
Partners with the Construction Project Executive to set design budgets, schedules, and fees, and influences ongoing decisions throughout the project lifecycle that impact cost, schedule, and budget.
Provides thought leadership and direction to the design process from schematic design through completion.
Contributes to developing and maintaining relationships with preferred design partners, including architects and engineering consultants.
Leads, supports, and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn.
Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation.
Identifies, understands, and manages the scope of work, schedule, and budget of various design packages.
Reviews, negotiates, and manages owner and design partner contracts.
Collaborates with Design Partner Leads and Management to define project scope, develop design concepts, allocate tasks, and align staff capabilities.
Ensures effective communication channels are established to meet project objectives.
Leads and coordinates meetings and establishes all design document flow and document control with clients, construction management, trade partners, and regulatory agencies.
Develops comprehensive project budgets and work schedules as key monitoring tools.
Proactively adjusts plans to align with budgetary and scheduling goals.
Prepares the project execution plan, establishes control procedures, monitors progress, and takes corrective action.
Follows established change management procedures to document and receive authorization for project change orders.
Leads and facilitates client contact and business development activities.
Performs field verifications/site walks to identify, verify, resolve, and incorporate solutions into design packages.
Troubleshoots and resolves complex design problems in the field during construction.

Requirements

15+ years of design and/or construction management experience.
5+ years of people management experience.
Cross-functional knowledge of key engineering disciplines (Architectural, Structural, MEP, etc.) and relevant trades.
Experience taking conceptual design through construction, working with internal and external partners.
Experience delivering projects utilizing Design-Build, EPC, or alternative contracting methods and managing associated contractual risk.
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.

Skills

Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced
Ability to conduct effective presentations – Advanced
Proficiency in MS Office – Advanced
Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications – Advanced
Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy
Proficiency in Autodesk Suite
Experience with U.S. building design codes and material specific standards
Ability to think in a highly structured manner along all design disciplines while also having creativity to develop specialized solutions by anticipating potential challenges
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Location

Project sites
Office

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

15+ years design and/or construction management experience
5+ years people management experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field (Required)
Equivalent relevant experience will be considered

Benefits

Professional Non-Union benefits package

About the Company

Best People + Right Culture are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.
Hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards has led to sustainable growth for over 100 years.
Diverse teams strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day.
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity

Proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Provides 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, gender identity or any other legally protected category.
Provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.