Design Manager

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Benefits package

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking a seasoned Design Manager to lead insulated metal panel and wall system design packages in Cedar City, Utah. This in-person role involves coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, and detailing partners to deliver accurate designs on schedule.

You will manage schedules, submittals and RFIs, review technical drawings, and lead design calls. Tekla experience is a plus; practical, hands-on leadership is valued over formal qualifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and review technical construction drawings.
• Experience with IMP, metal wall systems, PEMB, or similar.
• Strong organisation and project coordination.
• Experience managing external detailers or engineers; client-facing meetings.
• Tekla experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing design schedules, submittals, RFIs and deliverables.
• Reviewing architectural/structural drawings and technical packages.
• Managing external detailers and engineering partners.
• Leading technical calls with clients, architects and engineers.
• Identifying design and constructability issues.
• Ensuring projects stay on schedule and designs are delivered accurately.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Project coordination

Client-facing communication

External detailers/engineers mgmt

Tools

Tekla

Job description

Job Title: Design Manager - Insulated Metal Panels / Wall Systems

Location: Cedar City, Utah - In-person preferred

Salary: $100,000-$110,000 + bonus & benefits

Day to Day

We're looking for an experienced Design Manager to join a rapidly growing industrial construction business.

You’ll manage IMP/wall system design packages from award through completion, coordinating clients, architects, engineers, and external detailing partners.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing design schedules, submittals, RFIs and deliverables.
• Reviewing architectural/structural drawings and technical packages.
• Managing external detailers and engineering partners.
• Leading technical calls with clients, architects and engineers.
• Identifying design and constructability issues.
• Ensuring projects stay on schedule and designs are delivered accurately.

Requirements

• Strong ability to read and review technical construction drawings.
• Experience in IMP, metal wall systems, building envelope, steel detailing, PEMB, or similar.
• Excellent organisation and project coordination skills.
• Confident client-facing communication and meeting leadership.
• Experience managing external detailers or engineers.
• Tekla experience is a plus.
• Practical experience and proven ability are valued over formal qualifications.