Design Manager

Bnbuilders; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, vision, and dental

Disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) with matching

ESOP ownership

Vehicle allowance

Fuel card and toll pass

Job summary

BNBuilders in Seattle is seeking a Design Manager responsible for design management with a primary focus on mitigating design risk and delivering compliant design solutions. The role requires a four-year degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, 10–15 years in design, and experience in Design/Build delivery.

You will lead design phase teams and coordinate with construction to ensure timely, quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Licensed Architect or Engineer preferred.
• LEED Accredited Professional (AP) preferred.
• 10-15 years of experience in design and construction.
• Minimum 5 years of design phase management experience.
• Experience with Design/Build delivery; IPD knowledge desired.
• Proficient in CAD, Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee design phase management efforts.
• Oversee design services to mitigate design risk.
• Participate in design phase meetings as needed.
• Interface with the design team as needed.
• Oversee design document reviews for completeness and conformance.
• Oversee peer reviews for special systems as needed.
• Coordinate design with bid packages to support schedule.
• Oversee contractual compliance reviews and approvals.
• Local and cross-regional travel may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Design leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Licensed Architect or Engineer preferred

LEED Accredited Professional (AP) preferred

Tools

CADD

Revit

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Consistently recognized as a best workplace, and for our commitment to safety, sustainability, and community partnerships, BNBuilders hires the very best in the construction industry and strives to create an environment that encourages innovation, responsibility, and client satisfaction. If you are looking to be a part of an open, supportive team and receive exciting challenges that promote personal and professional growth, look no further than BNBuilders!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Design Manager is responsible for design management for the company with a primary focus on mitigation of design risk.

SALARY RANGE: $160,000 - $195,000 annually (companywide)

BENEFITS:

• Group medical, vision, and dental insurance, including a choice of two benefit plans - a PPO plan and a High Deductible/ Health Savings Account plan with company contribution to HSA.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability plans, group life insurance, and AD&D plans.
• Untracked/unmeasured vacation.
• Sick leave accrued at 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with an annual carryover of 80 hours.
• 9 paid holidays each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company profitability and your manager's assessment of your performance.
• A 401(k) savings plan under which BNB matches the first 3 percent of your deferral with a 100% match and the next two percent with a 50% match for a total matching contribution of 4% of your pay. You are immediately 100% vested in all contributions (including BNB match). We provide both traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (post-tax) contribution options.
• We are proud to be an employee-owned company. This means you get an ownership stake in BNB through a benefit called an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). It's 100% company-funded and is invested in BNBuilders stock. You can participate in this long-term plan after you complete 1 year of service (with at least 1,000 hours).
• Vehicle/vehicle allowance, fuel card, and toll pass.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and oversee design phase management efforts.
• Oversee design services (from pursuits and initial design through completion of construction (or as needed)) to ensure appropriate delivery of services and mitigate design risk.
• Participate in design phase meetings as needed.
• Interface with the design team as needed.
• Oversee design document reviews for completeness and conformance with project requirements.
• Oversee the identification, engagement, and coordination of peer reviews for special systems where determined to be necessary.
• Oversee the coordination of design-assist, design-build, self-perform, and trade subcontractor participation with the design and build team to ensure timely input and preparation of trade documents, as necessary.
• Oversee the coordination of design with preparation of bid packages to support schedule and construction.
• Oversee contractual compliance reviews that shall identify deviations and assist in obtaining necessary approvals.
• Local and cross-regional travel may be required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of business needs and the essential functions of the role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum four-year bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study.
• Licensed Architect or Engineer preferred.
• LEED Accredited Professional (AP) preferred.
• 10-15 years of experience in design and construction.
  • Minimum 10 years of extensive experience working in all phases of design.
• Minimum 5 years of design phase management experience.
• Experience with Design/Build delivery required.
  • Knowledge of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) desired.
• Proficient in CADD, Revit, SketchUp, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

BNB believes in collaboration, team building, and a strong supervisor/employee relationship. To accomplish this, the duties of this role are not performed in a remote capacity, and we expect that all employees will complete work in an office/job site setting.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at the job site. The noise level in the work environment and job site can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNB, diversity, equity, and inclusion are the driving forces in which our culture is built. We recognize that our unique and vast differences bring a richness to our lives and work environment. This fosters stronger and more meaningful relationships within our company and the communities in which we serve. Our mission is to strive to provide an environment that is respectful, safe, fair, and inclusive, so that we can be stronger, wiser, and better together.

Note: BNBuilders retains the discretion to change the details of this posting at any time.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.