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Kitchell · 1 hour ago

Design Manager

Fresno, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$165K/yr - $173K/yr

10+ years exp

Kitchell is seeking an experienced and dedicated Design Manager to join our Central California region in Fresno and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States. The Design Manager will collaborate with various stakeholders to develop project charters, manage design quality assurance, and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstruction

Responsibilities

Provide design management services on (DSA) k-12 programs

Act as an Owner’s Representative with direct client facing responsibilities

Collaborate with district leadership, site administrators, and community stakeholders

Develop and monitor preconstruction schedules and budgets to ensure alignment with program goals and fiscal constraints

Identify and mitigate design risks, including schedule delays, permitting hurdles, and budget overruns

Ensure all designs support long-term sustainability goals, ADA accessibility, and DSA/code compliance

Simultaneously manage the design for multiple projects located across multiple campus sites

Manage and supervise a team of design professionals and other professionals through the design review process

Oversight of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure compliance to project requirements

Responsible for quality control and assurance of projects in design

Conduct project meetings and provide documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information

Ensure architects and engineers adhere to contractual requirements

Qualification

Design managementConstruction managementProject managementMicrosoft ProjectDesign-Build methodsEducation/DSA experienceBluebeam knowledgeProcore knowledgeCCM certificationLEED accreditationEffective communicationLeadership skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is required

10 years of progressive and position related work experience in project and construction management is required

Experience in Education/Division of State Architect(DSA) market sector in California is required

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project Suite of tools is required

Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the advanced ability to foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships is required

Ability to provide leadership and management support is required

Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions is required