Design Manager

Triple Crown Corporation; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Wellness hours

Holidays

Job summary

Triple Crown Corporation in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design team from concept through completion for residential and commercial construction.

You will coordinate with engineers, review plans for constructability, and ensure compliance with codes and company standards while collaborating with project managers, ownership, and field personnel.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect with strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Minimum of 5 years as a licensed architect in architecture/design.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field required.
• Experience in design management and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead design team for residential and commercial projects from concept to construction documents.
• Coordinate with external engineers to produce full permit drawing sets.
• Review plans for constructability and align with budgets and schedules.
• Oversee internal design reviews and enforce company design standards.
• Serve as primary design liaison between consultants, development, and construction.

Skills

Licensed Architect

Leadership & mentoring

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or related field

Tools

Revu/Bluebeam

Autodesk Revit

Adobe Suite

Job description

• Location 6385 Flank Drive,Suite 100,Harrisburg, PA, 17112,United States
• Employee Type Full-time

Contact information

• Name Emily Hombach - HR Recruiter
• Phone [phone]

Description

About our company...

For over 49 years, Triple Crown Corporation has been a trusted name in the Greater Harrisburg area. With continued growth on the horizon, we're excited to keep raising the bar in quality craftsmanship and customer care for the communities we serve. We specialize in Property Management, Construction, Land Development, and Real Estate Services —delivering top-tier solutions to our valued partners, clients, and customers. As a full-service design-build company, we offer both commercial and residential expertise across Central PA and beyond.

About the position...

The Design Manager will be responsible for leading the design team in developing residential and commercial construction projects, including new construction and remodeling, from concept through completion. This role oversees the preparation and revision of accurate construction drawings, ensuring designs meet applicable codes, regulations, and company standards. Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Subcontractors, Ownership, and field personnel, the position promotes collaboration, quality, and consistency throughout the design and construction process.

• Manage architectural design efforts for multi-family and commercial projects from concept through construction documents.
• Coordinate with external Engineers to produce full Permit Drawing Sets.
• Review plans for constructability, consistency, and alignment with project budgets and schedules, while also ensuring direct reports deliver quality work that aligns with company standards.
• Lead internal design reviews and coordinate revisions.
• Serve as the primary design liaison between consultants, development, and construction.
• Keep accurate records of all documentations through key milestones and project delivery.
• Input and manage contracts and change orders into ERP system.
• Support pre-construction with design clarification and coordination during estimating.
• Assist construction teams with plan interpretation and design-related questions.
• Perform initial architectural evaluations for renovation, repositioning, or feasibility studies.
• Review existing plans and conditions for third-party or internal assessment work.
• Responsible for department and team related training/development, hiring, discipline, terminations, and performance evaluations.
• Make staffing level recommendations based on assigned projects and deadlines.

Requirements

What we are looking for from you...

• Must have a valid Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
• Minimum of 5 years as a Licensed Architect
• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or a related field required
• Professional experience in architectural design, design management, and project coordination
• Proficiency in Revu/Bluebeam & Autodesk Revit
• Familiarity with Adobe Suite is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of architectural drawings, construction documents, building codes, zoning requirements, and applicable regulations
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members while maintaining consistent design standards, quality, and productivity
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, manage deadlines and design revisions, and maintain quality standards
• Ability to review, interpret, and markup project plans, specifications, and design documents to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements and company standards
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across design, development, and construction teams to identify challenges and recommend practical solutions

Summary

How you and your family can benefit from working with us...

• Employer Paid Insurances - Short Term & Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Insurances Plans Available - Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement Plan - 401K with Employer Match & Profit Sharing
• PTO offered with accrual based on experience level
• 3 days of Wellness Hours - to use towards you and your family's health & wellbeing
• 9 Company Paid Holidays!
• Stable, Growing, Successful company with over 49 years of success in the Greater Harrisburg area!

Selected applicant will be subject to a background check

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Triple Crown Corporation is a drug-free workplace with a strict zero-tolerance policy.