Design Integration Manager

Samet; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and construction firm in Canada seeks a Design Integration Manager to bridge the gap between design completion and construction execution. This role entails collaboration with architects, engineers, and design teams while ensuring adherence to project budgets and timelines. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in the industry, proficient in design management tools, and possess strong communication skills. Join a team that values operational excellence and customer service.

Benefits

Best Places to Work!!

Parental leave

Health & wellness challenges

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• 8-10 years broad experience in the design and/or construction industry.
• Sound understanding of design and construction processes.
• Proven experience in design coordination within the commercial industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a recommended list of designers, consultants, and suppliers.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to align design with feasibility.
• Monitor and manage the preconstruction/design budget against actual costs.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management

Tools

AutoDesk Suite (Revit, Navisworks)

BIM software

Project management tools

Job description

Samet seeks a Design Integration Manager who will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between design concepts, design completion and construction phase execution!

This Manager may sit in either the Charlotte or Greensboro, NC Region.

As the Design Integration Manager, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between design concepts, design completion and construction phase execution. This role requires a deep understanding of all phases of a project’s lifecycle including design, construction execution and closeout. The Design Integration Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, interior designers, engineers, landscape architects, specialty consultants, client representatives and construction professionals, to ensure seamless integration of design into the construction process. This collaboration and management will span from and through five succinct phases: (1) Proposal/Pre-Award, (2) Post-award, (3) Early Design, (4) Detailed Design and (5) Construction with emphasis on operational excellence, innovation, and customer service.

Responsibilities

1. Pre-proposal / Proposal Planning & Coordination:

· Prepare a recommended list of designers, consultants, design-build trade partners and suppliers for strategic project pursuits.

· Negotiate teaming agreements in concert with the EVP and/or Regional RVP/SVP with potential designers, consultants and design-build trade partners for design and consulting services.

· Work closely with designers and consultants to develop scope of services necessary for successful project execution.

· Prepare a preliminary design and preconstruction services schedule.

· Develop a conceptual budget for design and preconstruction services.

· Assist in preparing proposal responses for strategic project pursuits.

2. Design and Interdisciplinary Coordination:

· Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other designers to understand project design concepts and requirements.

· Ensure that design specifications align with construction feasibility, regulations and the proposal submitted to the client.

· Review and analyze design documents for accuracy and completeness.

· Set goals for meetings, then plan these meetings for effective implementation with the project team.

· Establish a communication plan, meeting(s) schedule and expectations for design execution with project team.

· Facilitate communication and coordination between various teams involved in the design and construction process.

· Work closely with architects, engineers, and construction managers to address design challenges and find practical solutions.

· Document design meetings and commitments made therein for team accountability and future action.

3. Budget and Schedule Management:

· Work closely with Preconstruction Services to ensure design aligns with project budget.

· Collaborate with project managers to align design timelines with construction schedules.

· Refine, manage and oversee the design schedule to align with design deliverable milestone commitments.

· Monitor and manage the preconstruction / design budget against actual costs.

· Create and maintain a design changes log to document any associated cost for further action with the client and internal project team.

· Monitor procurement schedule with the construction team to coincide with design deliverable deadlines committed to by the design team.

4. Quality Assurance:

· Work closely with VP of Quality / Schedule to implement quality control measures to ensure that design standards are maintained throughout the construction phase.

· Prepare coordination and constructability reviews during the course of design to assist the team in identifying ambiguities and conflicts during construction.

· When requested, conduct site visits to verify that construction aligns with the approved design.

· Facilitate meetings with AHJs to discuss specific permit, inspection and code compliance matters and requirements.

· Mediate and resolve design questions and concerns between client and designers.

· Build a supportive team culture.

· Facilitate the project closeout documentation process on select projects.

· Assist in documenting key design changes and communications with AHJs during construction.

· Coordinate with project partners to develop a register log outlining potential project risks for review and discussion with team.

· Identify potential risks and challenges related to design integration.

· Develop proactive strategies to mitigate risks and address issues promptly.

· Document the initial “basis of design” and review client’s program/scope to reconcile any differences between the same.

· Confirm design aligns with construction budget.

· Prepare, manage and oversee execution of design and design assist agreements with architects, engineers, consultants and trade partners alike.

· Document the final basis of design and client approval of final design documents.

· Stay abreast of industry trends and technological advancements related to design and construction integration.

· Explore and implement innovative technologies that enhance the efficiency of design integration processes.

Ideal Candidate

· Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues related to design and construction implementation and execution throughout the lifecycle of design and construction projects.

· Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

· Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, fostering a positive and inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Have 8-10 years broad experience in the design and/or construction industry, including significant project responsibilities in design management, project management or field operations, with a sound understanding of both the design and construction process.
• Understanding knowledge of virtual design and construction technologies, including BIM software, clash detection tools, visualization tools, project collaboration platforms (e.g., AutoDesk Suite including Revit, Navisworks, BIM360, 3ds Max; Revizto; SketchUp).
• Proven experience in design coordination within the commercial design and construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, regulations, and construction processes.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Experience with the various construction project delivery methods (Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, Integrated Project Delivery), and the implementation of the design process for each delivery method.
• Experience in developing and managing CPM schedules.
• Proven track record of successfully building and managing teams, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop team members.
• Must have valid driver's license

Benefits

• Best Places to Work!!
• Parental leave
• Health & wellness challenges and incentives
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k) with company match
• Health (HSA & traditional), Dental, Vision, and LifeInsurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance

EOE

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