Design Integration Manager - Michels Preconstruction Services, Inc.

Michels Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Training investment of $5,000 per employee annually

401(k) plan

Job summary

Michels Corporation in Reston, Virginia is seeking a Design Integration Manager to lead preconstruction activities for large infrastructure projects. You will oversee multidisciplinary design efforts, ensuring client expectations are exceeded while promoting safety and environmental responsibility.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or Construction Management and at least 8 years of experience in design build construction projects. Join a team that values quality and invests in employee training.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in design build, integrated project delivery or complex construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction execution, sequencing, means and methods.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design-Build.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all preconstruction management activities.
• Oversee and integrate multidisciplinary design efforts.
• Facilitate permitting strategies and assess risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Project Controls Software

Estimating Software

Job description

The Michels Preconstruction Services, Inc. team plays a critical role in the development of large, complex energy, infrastructure, marine and transportation projects. The Preconstruction Services team consists of construction and technical professionals working with one another and with customers to develop creative solutions for turning construction ideas into reliable outcomes. Like our field construction teams, our Preconstruction Services team takes into consideration the safety, social and environmental responsibility, and the health and wellbeing of our people and the communities in which we work. We strive to make a difference in positive, respectful, and responsible ways. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as an Alternative Delivery Manager can change yours.

As an Design Integration Manager, you will lead and coordinate all preconstruction management activities. It is essential to be goal oriented, organized, and professional and doing so exceed client expectations. Critical for success in this position will be to oversee and integrate multidisciplinary design efforts, facilitate permitting strategies and assess risk management. You will lead estimating teams through the development of preliminary estimates and GMP proposals by engaging partners, aligning scope, detailing assumptions, while integrating cost, schedule, phasing, and procurement considerations.

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• Michels offers a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You own safety, environmental, and quality management
• You collaborate easily with Business Developers, and Proposal teams
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You proactively build and sustain relationships with clients and general/ sub-contractors, both while on the job and through networking outside of work.
• You like to proactively communicate with clients and your team
• You enjoy providing leadership and project management guidance on design build pursuits and project delivery
• You have a drive to get results

What it takes:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 8+ years’ experience in design build, integrated project delivery or complex construction projects
• Strong understanding of construction execution, sequencing, means and methods, and close-out
• Experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, or CM/GC
• Travel requirements will vary but could exceed 50% depending on assignment and project requirements
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple design disciplines and external consultants
• Understanding and experience with win strategies, pricing and project scheduling
• Experience in technical writing
• Understanding of Scheduling, Estimating and Project Controls Software
• A valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability