Senior Design Manager, Industrial Manufacturing Construction

Job description

Senior Design Manager, Industrial Manufacturing Construction

nLocation:

nDallas, TX, US, 75254Houston, TX, US, 77057Austin, TX, US, 78704

nBest People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

nBy hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

nOur diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.

nRole Summary

nThe Senior Design Manager is responsible for successful delivery of projects by leading the design participants, process 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.

nnnAutonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions

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nnCareer Path: Various

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n nIndustrial/Manufacturing:

nThis Design Management role will provide engineering and design project management for a portfolio of projects from initial concept through startup. The projects this person will be engaged on will range in size, scope, and complexity. Partnering with our seasoned project teams and partners, this person will identify, understand, and manage the scope of work, schedule, and budget of various design packages. This could include Front End Loading, Process planning. Design development, permitting, equipment procurement, and installation. This person will also coordinate with various design partners and internal disciplines (architectural, electrical, mechanical, process/chemical , structural, etc.) and will be an integral part of problem-solving complex designchallenges.

nKey Role Responsibilities - Core

nDESIGN MANAGEMENT FAMILY – CORE

nnnInterprets formal design build RFPs and develops work plans, collaborating with preconstruction, operations, and other key stakeholders.

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nnUnderstands potential client’s business needs and helps create conceptual plans, elevations, 3D models, for support of presentations and win strategies.

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nnReviews and understands bridging documents for project compliance with RFP including comprehension of Codes and Criteria to meet the technical requirements and design deliverables.

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nnSupports early phase basic due diligence activities with clients and key stakeholders to ensure professional studies, jurisdictional & permitting requirements are incorporated into design documents.

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nnManages outside design consultants, assuring they meet the technical requirements as well as schedule requirements for design deliverables.

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nnManages the design review process with design team and clients to ensure schedules are met and identifies project risks and opportunities throughout the design phase.

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nnLeverages design experiences and knowledge to work with project teams identifying solutions to project specific challenges while monitoring expectations for design schedules, quality control, and content for design document delivery.

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nnGenerates cost savings and value-added solutions during design phase.

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nnMonitors and controls our design partner’s and consultant’s cost through the design development, both cost of project and cost of the design services for added scope.

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nnReviews design and provides quality control review comments to ensure the program specifications and life-safety requirements are met.

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nnCoordinates the design document packaging strategies with the project team.

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nnManages project documentation such as proposal, drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, and shop drawings using both 3D and 2D file management system.

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nnCapable of developing sketches and plans to assist preconstruction with pricing of conceptual ideas. Coordinates with VDC team to develop and implement project(s) as needed.

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nnProvides technical design guidance throughout entire construction process.

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nnProvides design engineering support for the entire life cycle of the project (proposal, site survey, engineering, equipment selection, permitting, training, and construction).

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nnUnderstands project budget and steers project accordingly ensuring the design stays in line with contractual details.

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n nKey Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

nSENIOR DESIGN MANAGER

nIn addition, this position will be responsible for:

nnnIdentifies, understands, and manages the scope of work, schedule, and budget of various design packages, such as HVAC system upgrades, process equipment installations, and structural modifications.

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nnReviews, negotiates, and manages owner and design partner contracts.

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nnCollaborates with Design Partner Leads and Management to define project scope, develop design concepts, allocate tasks, and align staff capabilities with project requirements. Ensures effective communication channels are established to meet project objectives.

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nnLeads and coordinates meetings and establishes all design document flow and document control with client, construction management, trade partners, regulatory agencies, and others involved.

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nnDevelops comprehensive project budgets and work schedules as key monitoring tools for tracking progress. Proactively adjusts plans to align with budgetary and scheduling goals.

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nnPrepares the project execution plan, establishes control procedures, monitors progress, and takes corrective action as may be required.

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nnFollows established change management procedures to document and receive authorization for project change orders in a timely manner.

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nnLeads and facilitates client contact and business development activities.

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nnLeads 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.

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nnDirects the selection of design professionals during the pre-qualification process to enable Design Build projects by evaluating design partners through RFP and selection process.

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nnPlays 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.

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nnFunctions as key liaison between JE Dunn and design team to ensure architect and design partners are accountable for delivering on project strategy.

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nnProvides thought leadership and direction to the design process from schematic design through completion.

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nnResponsible for managing the external design team ensuring they hit their deadlines and deliverables.

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nnEngages in business, industry and community activities to build and strengthen external relationships.

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nnManages change management with internal team and external design partners throughout the duration of the project.

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n nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities

nnnAbility to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner

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nnCommunication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate

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nnAbility to conduct effective presentations

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nnProficiency in MS Office – Intermediate

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nnThorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project

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nnAbility to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

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nnAbility to apply Lean process and philosophy – Intermediate

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nnProficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and/or Google SketchUp

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nnExperience with U.S. building design codes and material specific standards

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nnConversant with linked design disciplines, e.g. Geotechnical/Civil, Architecture, Building Façade, Structural, MEP, Data/Communications, Vertical Transportation, Acoustics, and Fire and Life Safety, etc.

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nnAbility to think in a highly structured manner along all design disciplines while also having creativity to develop specialized solutions by anticipating potential challenges

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nnAbility to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships

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nnTechnical market expert with knowledge of industry trends, innovations, etc.

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nnAbility to build relationships with team members that transcend a project

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n nEducation

nnBachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field (Required)

n nExperience

nnn10+ years design and/or construction management experience (Preferred)

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nnCross-functional knowledge of the key engineering disciplines (Architectural, Structural, MEP, etc.) and relevant trades

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nnExperience taking conceptual design through construction, working with internal and external partners

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n nPreferred Experience:

nnnExperience with industrial, advanced technology or high-tech manufacturing facility design

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nnExperience with Front End Loading or Planning

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nnExperience with Lean Construction and/or design principles

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n nWorking Environment

nnnValid and unrestricted drivers license required

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nnMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds

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nnMay require extensive periods of travel

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nnMust be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs

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nnMay be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)

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nnAssignment location may include project sites and/or in the office

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nnFrequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

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nnOccasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

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n nBenefits Information

nThe benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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nThis role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

nJE 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, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

nJE 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

nJE 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.

nFor this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)

nRequisition ID: 63975

nWhy People Work Here

nAt JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them

nBuilding on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts

nAbout JE Dunn

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nNearest Major Market: Dallas

nNearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth

Worksite address

dallas, TX, 75215, US

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