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Jacobs · 8 hours ago

Senior Design Manager

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$134K/yr - $177K/yr

15+ years exp

Jacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and environments. They are seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead design management and contract administration for architectural and engineering services, ensuring high-quality contract documents for new facilities.

Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate

Responsibilities

Lead design transition meetings and coordinate due diligence reviews; communicate findings to capital program leadership

Review and support the development of programming criteria across multiple projects; escalate discrepancies to the Program Director

Assist with site approvals and due diligence documentation

Maintain comprehensive Design Summary Sheets for each project, including scope, contacts, site considerations, and phasing

Ensure design teams adhere to document management protocols

Verify design and code compliance, including life safety and building codes

Facilitate design review sessions using Bluebeam and coordinate feedback from client SMEs and end-users

Conduct high-level reviews of drawings and specifications to ensure alignment with Owner’s Standards and programmed criteria

Assess architectural drawings for coordination and finish schedules

Support the preparation and updating of specifications and design requirement documents

Monitor design-related schedule milestones and notify leadership of delays

Maintain and track resolution of Design Issues Lists; escalate unresolved items

Lead regular design meetings to assess progress and quality, adjusting frequency based on project phase

Ensure programmed criteria are updated at each design phase

Maintain design checklists for construction transition readiness

Coordinate required reviews with state agencies, fire marshals, and building code officials; assist with comment reconciliation

Qualification

Architectural programmingDesign managementBuilding codes knowledgeBluebeam proficiencyCapital improvement programsSustainable design principlesStakeholder engagementCommunication skills