FlatironDragados · 1 week ago
Design Manager
Chino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
15+ years expFlatironDragados is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design process for a significant project with LAWA. The role involves reviewing design drawings, engaging with various departments for input, and ensuring cost-effective and optimized construction designs throughout the project lifecycle.
Civil EngineeringConstructionInfrastructureProperty Development
Responsibilities
Reviews and evaluates design drawings for alternative build pursuits or active projects to ensure feasible constructability, cost efficiency and design optimization
Engages Technical Services, construction management and estimating departments for additional technical and construction input to identify and mitigate construction risks
Provides technical insight at meetings to ensure unified understanding of the design drawings and budget implications associated with designer plans. Includes external designers, construction managers and support engineering teams in weekly taskforce planning meetings, as necessary
Works closely with external design firm, internal construction, estimating and engineering teams during project construction to pursuits to identify design risks and optimization opportunities. Recommends, tracks and documents contract change orders regarding the construction design to ensure accurate and compliant project controls
Submits design progress and cost reporting to project management team throughout the life of the project to guarantee united understanding of project and budget status. Provides input on material quantities and design strategies to lower project cost and mitigate risks
Perform additional assignments per management’s direction
Ensures accurate, complete and timely submission of all design packages, and coordinates split packages, so construction schedule continues without delays. Design package responsibility includes tracking the permits and public information sessions required of the external design firm. Attends public information sessions, as needed
Attends and participates in technical reviews and design presentations with project Owner to ensure design comprehension and assist with change order approvals
Submits monthly project status reporting to design and operations leadership in a timely and accurate manner
Maintains knowledge of Flatiron’s company values and strategic plan
Support published corporate policies
Qualification
Required
15+ years' experience in construction industry, design engineering, estimating or related experience required
5+ years' experience dedicated to design management or design engineering experience
Experience managing the construction design team or the design firm
Experience working with alternative design pursuits (Design Build, P3, etc.) required
Experience working with Procore, Primavera P6, AutoCAD and Bluebeam required
Strong knowledge of construction engineering principles and regulatory codes required
Proven ability to influence with or without authority for the betterment of the project construction or cost controls
Proven knowledge of design drawings and strong ability to interpret the construction story told by what is on or missing from a design plan
Proven ability to identify constructability, cost or schedule risks from alternative design drawings required
Proven technical innovation tactics that benefit cost and risk reductions for overall performance
Strong financial acumen and forecasting analysis ability
Excellent leadership skills
Ability to manage personnel on a day-to-day basis
High productivity, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a team environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong multi-tasking and time management skills required
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering or related field a plus
Experience driving construction pursuits preferred
Professional Engineering License (PE/Peng) preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Company
FlatironDragados
FlatironDragados is a construction company that specializes in civil engineering, infrastructure development, and project execution.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase