Design Manager

Haskell Company; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Haskell Company in Frisco, TX seeks a Project Design Manager to lead design projects from proposal through closeout with emphasis on process engineering. You will guide a design team, ensure contract compliance, and foster client relationships in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The role requires 8+ years in design leadership, a bachelor’s in engineering or architecture, and professional registration. PMP is preferred. Hybrid work model and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture (preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive experience leading to independent lead designer.
• Professional registration or eligible (preferred).
• PMP certification desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the project complies with all Prime Contract requirements.
• Develop, monitor and update an efficiently sequenced design schedule; inform the team of changes.
• Prequalify design consultants.
• Prepare Professional Service Agreements for design consultants to minimize risk.
• Evaluate and distribute changes that affect scope and schedule.
• Prepare clear, concise project communications, oral and written.

Skills

Project leadership

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At Haskell, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you’re starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you’ll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you’ll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way—while making a real impact.

Scope of Position

The Project Design Manager executes design project management for small projects and/or those with limited disciplines from proposal phase through project closeout. Leads and inspires the design team to collaborate to achieve all project goals. This position will have an emphasis on Process engineering.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensuresthe compliancewith all Prime Contract requirements.
• Develops, monitors, and updates an efficiently sequenced project design schedule and regularly advises the project team of changes.
• Assures design consultants are prequalified.
• Prepares Professional Service Agreements for design consultants that minimize risk to the Company.
• Evaluates and distributes changes/add services effecting project scope and schedule.
• Prepares clear and concise project communications, oral and written.
• Builds positive working relationships with current clients, internal and external, establishing a relationship of trust.
• Displays a commitment to safe work practices both during design document development and in the field.
• Facilitates and monitors design reviews of documents to ensure project quality objectives are achieved.
• Utilizes standard project management tools and techniques that comply with all company policies from proposal through close-out.
• Forecasts and reports project financial performance and reviews with design business unit leaders and project leaders (for integrated projects).
• Solicits input from practice areas for development of fee proposal or change order requests/add services.
• Travel as required.

Education & Years of Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture preferred
• 8+ years of progressive experience in a design discipline leading to being an independent lead designer.

Qualifications

• Professional registration or eligible (preferred).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desired but not required.
• Knowledge of various relevant architectural and engineering systems (e.g., facilities, process and/or packaging systems as applicable).
• Knowledge of drawing production software and integration requirements for complete project modeling.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to adjust to changing timelines, meet deadlines and excellent time management skills.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status. Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities.Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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