McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.
How do McCarthy partners define our culture?
- We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
- We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
- We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
- We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.
Position Summary
The Design Integration Director is responsible for successful delivery of McCarthy projects by organizing the design participants, process and technology. Participants include the design team(s) and trade partners when projects utilize design build, design assist or other alternate delivery methods. This position requires proactive management of the design process with all parties ensuring coordinated documents that support the project goals for safety, quality, cost, scope, schedule and execution. In addition, this position may also be responsible for management of multiple VDC and Design Integration Managers, and will provide divisional leadership with strategic input.
Responsibilities
Design Team and Deliverable Management:
- Perform duties of Integrated Design Manager on larger, more complicated projects.
- Lead preconstruction meetings with Owners and Designers during the design phases of the project.
- Encourage a “value added” attitude and approach to all aspects of the design phase of the project.
- Summarize and share best practices and lessons learned across all projects to ensure the best approach for McCarthy.
- Establish project protocols, guidelines and working “rules” that functionally support the goals for the project.
- Oversee Implementation of McCarthy Quality program and procedures, verifying critical quality elements are incorporated into the Design Documents and are part of the Construction Activities
Management / Leadership
- Manage a group of direct reports comprised of VDC and Design Integration Managers. Responsible for both delegation of assignments and Performance Planning.
- Lead in the development and training of all Design Integration Delivery participants.
- Develop training for other McCarthy staff (preconstruction, operations, other) to educate on the Design Integration Delivery process.
- Work with Preconstruction leadership to set and implement strategy.
- Investigate new technologies and practices to ensure McCarthy remains on the leading edge of delivery options.
- Update McCarthy procedures to incorporate best Design Integration Delivery Practices
Assembling Teams and Contracting
- Evaluate and recommend to the McCarthy team potential design partners.
- Work with operations and preconstruction staff to determine best subcontracting approach for specific pursuit/project.
- Become familiar with legal requirements to ensure that contract terms/conditions are supported from both a practical and legal aspect.
- Develop co-location requirements for specific projects.
Business Development Support:
- Lead in the preparation of proposal responses to RFPs and RFQs that require design related strategies, design solutions or design processes.
- Provide strategic input to all McCarthy partners in securing profitable work.
- Represent McCarthy in the design and construction community in order to maintain our position as a progressive partner.
Qualifications
- 10+ Years of Experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture required.
- General knowledge of construction principles/practices required with experience on projects over 30 million dollars.
- Experience dealing with Architectural and Engineering design teams on complex projects.
- Experienced dealing with Design Assist and Design-Build subcontractors.
- Experience leading successful team ventures, including development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities and subcontractor community.
- History of Affiliations with Professional Organizations preferred (i.e. AIA, CSI, ASHRAE, DBIA, etc.).
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.