Design Manager

Network Building + Consulting; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Building + Consulting seeks a Design Manager to lead the design team responsible for accurate engineering drawings for telecommunication infrastructure and fiber networks. You will balance hands-on production with mentoring to ensure designs meet industry standards and budget goals.

The role requires 5+ years in fiber design, expertise in AutoCAD, GIS, and Microsoft Office, and strong leadership to guide a multidisciplinary team through field surveys, zoning, and site assessments.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in fiber design (new builds, site mods, or fiber) with a proven track record of managing project budgets.
• Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, and Microsoft Office. Ability to interpret building codes.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related technical field preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of right-of-way, aerial pole surveys, cable placement, and construction techniques.
• Leadership: Strong ability to work autonomously and manage a multidisciplinary team professionally.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage daily operations, delegate tasks, and mentor junior designers to ensure professional growth and high-quality output.
• Project Oversight: Lead the production of construction drawings, lease exhibits, and zoning plans. Ensure all designs are technically accurate and constructible.
• Quality Control: Perform QA/QC reviews on engineering drawings and maintain company CAD standards and templates.
• Technical Execution: Use AutoCAD and track site-specific designs, traffic control plans, and utility profiles.
• Collaboration: Work with Market and Project Managers to allocate resources, troubleshoot performance issues, and meet scheduling deadlines.
• Field Coordination: Oversee and assist with field activities, including site surveys (IKE), mappings, and civil investigations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Project Oversight

Quality Control

Technical Execution

Collaboration

Field Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or related technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

OUR COMPANY

Let our network build your network.

From early stage project planning to engineering and construction, we bring the brightest and most determined minds to your program.

We work with every major wireless carrier and tower company, leading fiber providers and utility companies across the United States - offering solutions that encompass all phases of the network development life cycle to fuel global connectivity.

Our team of forward thinking experts is totally committed to helping you.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Design Manager

The Design Manager leads the design team in creating accurate engineering drawings for telecommunications infrastructure projects and fiber networks. You will balance hands-on project production with high-level team mentorship, ensuring all designs meet industry standards and budget goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage daily operations, delegate tasks, and mentor junior designers to ensure professional growth and high-quality output.
• Project Oversight: Lead the production of construction drawings, lease exhibits, and zoning plans. Ensure all designs are technically accurate and constructible.
• Quality Control: Perform QA/QC reviews on engineering drawings and maintain company CAD standards and templates.
• Technical Execution: Use AutoCAD and track site-specific designs, traffic control plans, and utility profiles.
• Collaboration: Work with Market and Project Managers to allocate resources, troubleshoot performance issues, and meet scheduling deadlines.
• Field Coordination: Oversee and assist with field activities, including site surveys (IKE), mappings, and civil investigations.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in fiber design (new builds, site mods, or fiber) with a proven track record of managing project budgets.
• Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, and Microsoft Office. Ability to interpret building codes.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related technical field preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of right-of-way, aerial pole surveys, cable placement, and construction techniques.
• Leadership: Strong ability to work autonomously and manage a multidisciplinary team professionally.