Design Manager

Actalent; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO/Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Design Program Manager for Design Change Administration in Philadelphia to oversee the design bulletin system and streamline design changes across projects.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, construction teams, and project managers to ensure changes are documented, compliant with codes, and integrated into project plans while managing schedules, budgets, and risks in a fast-paced remote-enabled setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in design or construction project management.
• Strong understanding of building design and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the design bulletin system, ensuring accurate tracking and distribution of design changes.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, construction teams, and project managers to implement design changes.
• Create and maintain project schedules related to design modifications.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for all design changes, including logs and records.
• Lead design change review meetings and facilitate decision-making among stakeholders.
• Develop and refine standardized processes for design change management.
• Monitor project budgets and resource allocation related to design modifications and elevate risks as needed.
• Generate regular status reports for stakeholders summarizing changes, impacts, and mitigation plans.
• Ensure all design changes comply with building codes and regulatory requirements.
• Manage RFIs and issue design bulletins; maintain design-related databases.
• Oversee issuance of design bulletins and related communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate design data management into project workflows.
• Apply project management principles to balance schedule, cost, quality, and risk in design changes.
• Use project management and design software to plan, track, and report design change activities.

Skills

Project management

Design change management

Documentation

RFIs

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

ACC/BIM 360

Smartsheet

CAD/BIM software

Job description

Job Title: Design Program Manager Design Change AdministrationJob Description

The Design Program Manager Design Change Administration oversees and streamlines the design bulletin system and manages building design changes across multiple projects. This role coordinates closely with architects, engineers, construction teams, and project managers to ensure design modifications are accurately documented, efficiently implemented, and fully aligned with project objectives and regulatory requirements. The position suits a proactive design professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balances design and business needs, and maintains high standards of organization while managing multiple concurrent design changes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the design bulletin system, ensuring accurate tracking, documentation, and distribution of all design changes.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, construction teams, and project managers to facilitate timely and effective implementation of design changes.
• Create and maintain project schedules and timelines related to design modifications, ensuring alignment with overall project plans.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain comprehensive documentation for all design changes, including logs, records, and supporting materials.
• Lead design change review meetings, present proposed changes, and facilitate structured decision-making processes among stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and refine standardized processes and procedures for design change management across projects.
• Monitor project budgets and resource allocation associated with design modifications, and elevate risks or variances as needed.
• Generate regular status reports and updates for stakeholders, summarizing design changes, impacts, risks and mitigation plans.
• Ensure that all design changes comply with applicable building codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and process Requests for Information (RFIs) related to design issues, ensuring timely responses and clear documentation.
• Oversee the issuance of design bulletins and related communications, ensuring clarity, consistency, and traceability.
• Maintain and manage design and project-related databases in a construction design environment, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate design data management practices into broader project management workflows.
• Apply overarching project management principles to balance schedule, cost, quality, and risk in the context of design changes.
• Use project management and design software tools to plan, track, and report on design change activities.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in design or construction project management.
• Strong understanding of building design and construction processes, including how design changes impact construction activities.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery and design change management in a construction or design environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple design changes and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong documentation skills, including precise record-keeping and clear written communication.
• Proficiency in project management and design software tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage RFIs, issue design bulletins, and maintain design-related databases.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in tracking, documenting, and communicating design changes.
• Strong reporting skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise, and actionable status reports for stakeholders.
• Core project management skills, including planning, scheduling, risk awareness, and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and hit the ground running with minimal supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM 360) or similar construction design platforms.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet or comparable project tracking and collaboration tools.
• Experience with construction design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and change documentation.
• Background in building design combined with strong project management and business-focused decision-making.
• Experience in design data management within construction or design projects.
• Ability to develop and refine standardized processes for design change administration.
• Comfort working with digital databases and structured data in a construction design context.
• Willingness and ability to learn new construction technology platforms if not already proficient.

Work Environment

This position operates in a virtual and remote work environment. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, construction professionals, and project managers through digital platforms and online communication tools. The role relies heavily on project management and design software, construction design documentation systems, and cloud-based collaboration tools such as Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM 360) and Smartsheet. Work is fast-paced and detail-oriented, with a strong emphasis on accurate digital record-keeping, structured online meetings, and consistent remote communication across distributed teams. Dress expectations are generally aligned with a professional remote setting, with more formal attire as needed for video meetings with key stakeholders.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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