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Turner & Townsend lists this Design Manager - Data Center Construction opportunity in herndon, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company Description
nTurner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
nWorking with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
nOur capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
nWe are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
nJob Description
nThe Design Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the design process throughout all phases of the project. This includes ensuring alignment with technical requirements, quality standards, and overall project objectives. The role involves managing design deliverables, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and supporting construction and close-out activities.
nKey Responsibilities
nDesign Set-Up and Pre-Construction
nnnLead and coordinate the design process in collaboration with the Engineer of Record (EoR) and technical partners from project inception through construction documentation.
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nnReview technical requirements and validate scope boundaries for design packages.
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nnDevelop and maintain the Design Management Plan.
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nnOrganize programming meetings, design reviews, and page-turn sessions with stakeholders.
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nnIdentify and resolve design issues, ensuring all resolutions are incorporated into the design packages.
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nnImplement Value Improvement Practices (VIP).
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nnFacilitate value management and constructability workshops.
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nnProvide recommendations on engineering work packages aligned with construction and commissioning strategies.
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nnLead risk analysis workshops and Building Information Modeling (BIM) clash detection sessions.
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n nConstruction Phase
nnnReview project submittals for compliance and coordinate approvals with subject matter experts and project management.
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nnSupport the Quality Control Program.
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nnManage design-related Requests for Information (RFIs) and changes in coordination with the construction management team.
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nnProvide design input during Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings.
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nnCoordinate the issuance of finalized as-built drawings for each construction phase.
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nnConduct periodic site inspections and witness testing to verify adherence to quality standards to identify, document, and track non-conformances through to resolution.
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nnLiaise with architects, engineers, and contractors to resolve issues related to RFIs, submittals, and compliance.
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nnVerify that installed equipment aligns with approved submittals
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nnReview product data, informational submittals, and RFIs to ensure quality assurance.
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nnUtilize construction management tools such as Bluebeam, Procore, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
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n nClose-Out and Post-Construction
nnnParticipate in lessons learned sessions.
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nnAssist in coordinating facilities and operations maintenance teams for systems training and documentation.
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nnCoordinate with the Commissioning Agent to ensure compliance with the approved commissioning plan
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nnMonitor and track close-out deficiencies and warranty items.
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nnSupport the integration of as-built drawings, manuals, and documentation into the management system.
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nnSOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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n nQualifications
nnnBachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
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nnMinimum of 8 years of experience in design management within commercial real estate or large-scale construction projects.
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nnIn-depth knowledge of design standards, building codes, and construction processes.
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nnProficiency in BIM tools and design coordination software.
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nnStrong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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n nSkills & Competencies
nnnLeadership and team coordination.
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nnProblem-solving and conflict resolution.
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nnRisk management and quality assurance.
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nnFamiliarity with permitting processes and regulatory compliance.
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n nAdditional Information
nOn-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.
nOur inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
nWe want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
nTurner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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nTurner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
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Worksite address
herndon, VA, 22070, US
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