Design Manager 2 – Industrial Manufacturing Projects

JE Dunn Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Houston is seeking a Design Manager 2 to lead the design phase of industrial and manufacturing projects. You will organize design participants, manage the scope, schedule, and budget, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and trade partners to meet project goals.

You will drive RFP interpretation, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure life-safety and code compliance while providing guidance across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years design or construction management experience.
• Experience taking conceptual design through construction.
• Cross-functional collaboration with designers, engineers, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Interprets formal design build RFPs and develops work plans, collaborating with preconstruction, operations, and other key stakeholders.
• Manages outside design consultants and ensures schedule compliance.
• Leads design document flow and coordinates with client, construction management, and trade partners.
• Develops budgets and schedules; tracks progress and takes corrective action.
• Provides ongoing design guidance throughout construction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Lean Construction

Budget Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Google SketchUp

MS Office

Job description

JE Dunn Construction in Houston is seeking a Design Manager 2 to lead the design phase of industrial and manufacturing projects. You will organize design participants, manage the scope, schedule, and budget, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and trade partners to meet project goals.

You will drive RFP interpretation, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure life-safety and code compliance while providing guidance across the project lifecycle.