FlatironDragados · 14 hours ago
Design Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expFlatironDragados is seeking a Design Manager to manage communication and coordination between the design firm and internal teams for optimized construction design. The role involves reviewing design drawings, engaging with technical services, and ensuring timely submission of design packages 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 or 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
5+ years' experience in construction industry, design engineering, estimating or related experience required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge and skill in technical writing for efficient and concise document control and presentations to all levels of the business
Ability to identify constructability, cost or schedule risks from alternative design drawings required
Strong multi-tasking and time management skills required
Preferred
Experience working with Procore, Primavera P6, AutoCAD and Bluebeam a plus
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