Design Management Lead

Miningamigos; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time off and parental leave

Performance-based bonus eligibility

Job summary

Miningamigos is seeking a Design Management Lead in Atlanta, GA, to lead complex design projects, coordinating across teams for successful execution. The successful candidate will manage project plans, allocate resources, and monitor progress while mentoring the design team.

With a required background of 10 years experience in design management and a Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture, applicants must also have strong leadership skills and proficiency in project management tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of design management or related professional experience.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of project management experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer required.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive design process including strategic, conceptual, and technical phases.
• Coordinate and lead the design team to establish clear roles and responsibilities.
• Assist the Project Manager in design scope development.
• Oversee design resource management for optimal project execution.
• Manage design deliverables to meet project demands.
• Ensure design Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
• Monitor design deliverables for timely completion and quality.

Skills

Leadership in design process

Understanding of project management principles

Technical leadership and decision making

Resource management

Quality assurance and control management

Proficiency with Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Location

Atlanta, GA
990 Hammond Drive
Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30328, USA

Overview

The Design Management Lead role will lead the planning, scheduling and implementation of complex design projects. The role will develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget estimates. The role will involve coordinating with various teams to ensure that project plans are realistic and achievable. The role will also be responsible for monitoring project progress, identifying potential delays, and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive design process, including strategic, conceptual, and technical phases.
• Coordinate and lead the design team to establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
• Assist the Project Manager in the development and implementation of design scope, ensuring to stay within set schedule and budget criteria.
• Oversee design resource management, ensuring optimal use of personnel, materials, and software to execute design projects.
• Manage the creation, submission, and revision of design deliverables to meet project demands.
• Manage design Quality Assurance and Quality Control to ensure the highest level of design integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor design deliverables, ensuring timely completion and quality of design projects.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge‑sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Skills and Competencies

• Effective leadership in navigating the design process, from conceptualization to finished product.
• Strong understanding of design processes and project management principles.
• Strong technical leadership and decision making.
• Competency with the technologies, processes, and disciplines included in the projects.
• Highly efficient in resource management and coordinating and managing a multi‑disciplinary design team.
• Ability to manage several projects concurrently.
• Strong skills in quality assurance and control management, with a keen eye for detail and design standards.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project or other scheduling software.

Experience

• Typically requires minimum of 10 years of design management or related professional experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 1 to 2 years of project management experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer required.

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture or related professional experience is required.

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer required.

Salary Range

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success. It includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance‑based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long‑term care insurance.

Additional Requirements

This position is subject to a pre‑employment background check and a pre‑employment drug test.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.