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JE Dunn Construction · 3 days ago

Design Management Director

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

JE Dunn Construction is committed to enriching lives through inspired people and places. The Design Management Director is responsible for providing overall direction and leadership for projects delivered via design-build and oversees successful design-phase delivery to achieve project objectives.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provides project oversight during the design phase including direct oversight of design team and relationship management with all stakeholders in order to achieve anticipated outcomes

Responsible for delivering results primarily by influencing and leading others by optimizing performance and productivity

Partners with Operations and Client Solutions to grow sales and revenue, ensuring operational excellence and client experience for targeted design-build work programs; including preparing for interviews and leading internal and external presentations and proposals to support the business development process

Works directly with operational delivery team to ensure smooth transition from Design Phase to Construction Phase activities

Accountable for ensuring design documents meet owner’s program requirements and remain aligned with construction budget

Serves as the principal interface with design team, construction operations, and client

Directs the selection of design professionals during the pre-qualification process by evaluating design partners through RFP and selection process to enable Design Build projects

Partners with the Construction Project Executive to set design budgets, schedules and fees, and influences ongoing decisions throughout the project lifecycle that impacts cost, schedule, and budget

Provides thought leadership and direction to the design process from schematic design through completion

Contributes to developing and maintaining relationships with preferred design partners including architects and engineering consultants

Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization

Qualification

Design Management LeadershipProject OversightBuilding Design CodesAutodesk SuiteLean Process ApplicationMS Office ProficiencyCommunication SkillsEffective PresentationsTeam CollaborationRelationship BuildingCreative Problem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or related field (Required)

15+ years design and/or construction management experience (Required)

Valid and unrestricted drivers license required

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

May require extensive periods of travel

Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs

May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)

Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced

Ability to conduct effective presentations – Advanced

Proficiency in MS Office – Advanced

Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications – Advanced

Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy

Proficiency in Autodesk Suite

Experience with U.S. building design codes and material specific standards

Ability to think in a highly structured manner along all design disciplines while also having creativity to develop specialized solutions by anticipating potential challenges

Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Preferred

5+ years people management experience

Cross-functional knowledge of the key engineering disciplines (Architectural, Structural, MEP, etc.) and relevant trades

Experience taking conceptual design through construction, working with internal and external partners

Experience delivering projects utilizing Design-Build, EPC or alternative contracting methods and managing associated contractual risk

Company

JE Dunn Construction

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J. E. Dunn Construction Group is a privately-owned construction company engaging in the commercial construction industry.

Founded in 1924

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.jedunn.com

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