Duquesne Light Company · 20 hours ago
Design Management & Integration Lead
Mobile, AL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expDuquesne Light Company is part of the Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc. family, specializing in energy services for various sectors. The Design Management & Integration Lead is responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of multi-disciplined construction projects, ensuring design outputs meet all standards while collaborating with internal and external teams.
Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Efficiency
Responsibilities
Lead and manage internal and external multidisciplinary design teams (architects, engineers, and consultants) through all phases of design within a Design & Build delivery model, from concept development through contract execution
Define and control design scope, standards, schedules, and deliverables to ensure alignment with project objectives, contractual obligations, commercial strategy, and client expectations
Actively support pursuit, preconstruction, and project teams by providing design-driven commercial insight, including scope definition, risk pricing, contingency development, and value optimization
Lead and participate in commercial negotiations with owners, design consultants, and key trade partners related to design scope, fees, risk allocation, and change management
Facilitate design coordination and decision-making workshops with clients, internal stakeholders, and external partners to resolve technical and commercial issues efficiently
Oversee development of coordinated, complete, and constructible design solutions that enable accurate pricing, competitive proposals, and predictable construction outcomes
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, regulatory requirements, and owner standards while balancing cost, schedule, quality, and risk considerations
Direct preparation and review of design submittals, equipment selections, and technical packages, ensuring commercial alignment and securing required client approvals
Validate evolving cost estimates, contingencies, and allowances throughout design development, identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering options to protect and enhance project margins
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate design-related commercial risks, including constructability, scope gaps, escalation exposure, and schedule impacts
Confirm designs are fully coordinated and commercially executable prior to construction handoff, minimizing downstream changes, claims, and margin erosion
Serve as the primary design authority during construction, providing technical leadership and commercial support to project managers, superintendents, and field teams
Support interpretation of drawings, specifications, and design intent while assessing cost, schedule, and contractual implications of design decisions
Review and respond to RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications with a focus on minimizing commercial exposure and avoiding schedule disruption
Evaluate proposed field changes, substitutions, and value engineering initiatives for technical feasibility, constructability, cost impact, risk allocation, and contract compliance
Lead coordination with architects, engineers, design-assist partners, and subcontractors to negotiate and resolve design-related issues encountered during construction
Ensure all approved design changes are accurately incorporated into revised documents and as-built records, maintaining alignment with contract requirements
Monitor construction activities for adherence to approved design documents and proactively identify design-driven risks that may impact cost, schedule, or claims
Support commissioning, testing, and closeout activities to ensure systems perform as designed and contractual obligations are met
Maintain alignment between design intent, construction execution, and financial performance, actively supporting margin protection, change management, and dispute avoidance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
15+ years of experience in detailed design, estimating, and commercial support within the building construction industry
Proven leadership managing multidisciplinary design teams in Design & Build environments
Demonstrated success in commercial negotiations with owners, consultants, and trade partners
Advanced proficiency in CAD/BIM platforms and design standards
Strong working knowledge of building codes, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to balance technical and commercial priorities
Preferred
Leadership on large-scale, complex, multi-disciplinary Design & Build projects
Direct involvement in contract negotiations, design fee agreements, and change management
Strong track record of providing commercial and risk-management support to project delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle
Company
Duquesne Light Company
Duquesne Light Company Provides energy services to southwestern Pennsylvania.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2004-06-14IPO
Leadership Team
Mark E. Kaplan CPA
Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Matthew Ankrum
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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