De Novo Design Project Manager: Build Scalable Facilities

Mission Pet Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Pet Health is seeking a Design Project Manager to lead design execution for de novo facilities from feasibility through construction administration. The role collaborates with Real Estate, Construction, Operations, Clinical, Marketing, architects, and consultants to deliver scalable, high-quality veterinary facilities.

The position requires guiding prototypes, schedules, budgets, and constructability; you will manage design deliverables and vendor coordination to ensure alignment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, interior design, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in architectural or design project management.
• Strong front end design experience with schematic and conceptual design.
• Experience supporting prototype-based, multi-site healthcare or veterinary facilities preferred.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit; visualization software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design execution for multiple assigned projects from feasibility to construction administration.
• Develop and manage design schedules, milestones, and risks across sites.
• Review drawings and consultant deliverables for prototype compliance and cost objectives.
• Drive cost-per-square-foot optimization through standardization and detailing strategies.
• Support program-wide value engineering while preserving brand and clinical intent.
• Coordinate with Construction leadership to improve constructability and delivery speed.
• Act as primary design contact during construction and respond to RFIs and submittals.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Leadership & accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture/engineering/interior design

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Mission Pet Health is seeking a Design Project Manager to lead design execution for de novo facilities from feasibility through construction administration. The role collaborates with Real Estate, Construction, Operations, Clinical, Marketing, architects, and consultants to deliver scalable, high-quality veterinary facilities.

The position requires guiding prototypes, schedules, budgets, and constructability; you will manage design deliverables and vendor coordination to ensure alignment with