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Mark Thomas · 1 day ago

Design Manager

Oakland, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $249K/yr

20+ years exp

Mark Thomas is hiring an experienced Transportation Design Manager to the team! The role of the Design Manager is to lead and manage the design solutions and execution of deliverables on a wide variety of projects, particularly the most complex projects.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringLandscaping

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall design review and delivery of quality PS&E’s (plans, specifications and estimates)

Completes the design components of larger and/or more complex projects in accordance with engineering agreements/scopes, standards of the Company and general best practices

Leads the Company in developing quality processes for effective & efficient technical/design delivery on projects

Frequently reviews standard details and quality control measures and upgrade as necessary

Leads the technical development and approach for winning proposals

Extends externally to keep up with best practices and builds an external reputation for technical/design capability & credibility

Delegates and directs technical/design tasks to technical engineering staff

Contributes to the training and mentoring of staff for efficient project execution & quality

Contributes to and advises on the design solutions for project proposals & client presentations

Qualification

Civil EngineeringCalifornia PE licenseTechnical best practicesProject deliverables knowledgeConstruction methods knowledgeMS PowerPoint proficiencyDelegation skillsCommunication skillsMentoring skills

Required

Meets/exceeds competencies, work products and responsibilities of a Senior Lead Technical Engineer

BS degree in Civil Engineering

20+ years' progressively responsible relevant experience

California Professional Engineer (PE) license required; or PE in another state with the ability to obtain CA Licensure within one-year

Proficient in MS PowerPoint and other software packages

Knowledge of overall project deliverables (PSR, PAED, PS&E)

Demonstrated advanced knowledge of technical best practices, quality standards and details

Strong knowledge of construction methods and techniques

Proven ability to direct and delegate work assignments

Adequate to Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a variety of unique and diverse people and personalities

Preferred

A Masters' Degree in specific & relevant areas of engineering is highly preferred

Other relevant certifications a plus

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentives to include employee referral bonuses, certification and licensing incentives (PLA, PLS, PE, LSIT, EIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives

401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match

Paid-time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays + additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time

Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges

Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance

FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking

Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials

Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events

Budgeted time for training and career development

Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments