Design-Build Project Manager & Lead Designer

Vino Design Build; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vino Design Build is seeking a driven Design-Build Project Manager to own projects from concept through closeout, serving as lead designer and design orchestrator while coordinating construction with the Superintendent.

You will guide clients through design decisions and manage a portfolio of 10–15 design projects and 2–5 construction projects ranging from $100K to $1M+, impacting profitability and scalability of the firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in an equal or higher responsibility role.
• Able to read MEP, Structural and Architectural plan sets at an expert level.
• Expert-level knowledge in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fireproofing, waterproofing, and interior/exterior design.
• Ability to develop or modify plans as needed for construction.
• Experience with permitting and dealing with Building Departments.
• Tech Savvy and able to use mobile and computer applications and software.
• Advanced international building codes knowledge.
• Clear understanding and experience of job costing and budgeting.
• Experience with developing purchase orders and vendor bills.
• Expert-level experience reviewing contracts with clients and with vendors.
• Experience developing proposals and Change Orders.
• Experience in developing client invoices and client/vendor resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Developing and organizing project information, scope, documents, plans, specifications & standards.
• Maintaining a deep understanding of site activities for construction projects (Meeting with Super, Reviewing Daily Logs etc).
• Managing field subs and materials on projects without a superintendent (Projects under +/-$500k).
• Reviewing subcontractor and material vendor bids with detailed scopes per budget for design and construction projects.
• Managing plans being developed by drafters.
• Ensuring schedules are up to date at all times for all projects and that schedules are being followed and on time.
• Ensuring projects are on under budget.
• Visiting the construction projects as needed to maintain quality and client satisfaction.
• Developing purchase orders for subcontractors and material orders.
• Developing Change Orders.
• Resolving project obstacles, client or vendor conflict.
• Managing Project RFIs.
• Developing bid packages and reviewing bids.
• Tracking all project expenses by cost code.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Plan reading (MEP/Structural/Architect

Budgeting / job costing

Contract review & negotiation

Job description

Vino Design Build is seeking a driven Design-Build Project Manager to own projects from concept through closeout, serving as lead designer and design orchestrator while coordinating construction with the Superintendent.

You will guide clients through design decisions and manage a portfolio of 10–15 design projects and 2–5 construction projects ranging from $100K to $1M+, impacting profitability and scalability of the firm.