Design Manager: Build Systems Lead (Onsite)

System One; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

The IS Design Manager in Charlotte, North Carolina oversees design production across the life cycle of a project, from development handoff to construction closeout, ensuring timely delivery and energy outcomes while exceeding client expectations.

You will lead and mentor the design team, assign tasks to junior staff, enforce design standards and safety protocols, monitor budgets and labor hours, and coordinate closely with project managers and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of design-related experience with mechanical, electrical, building automation systems, programming, or building operation management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Attention to safety.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and AutoCad software packages.

Responsibilities

• Supports the day-to-day management of design tasks, ensuring timely progress, accurate documentation, and alignment with project goals.
• Guides and assigns tasks to junior staff, monitors performance, and provides mentorship to support team development and efficiency.
• Ensures adherence to design standards and safety protocols while helping implement process updates and conducting initial quality checks.
• Assists in tracking labor hours and budgets, reviews time entries for accuracy, and contributes to resource planning.
• Facilitates clear communication between staff, project managers, and leadership, and supports client interactions under supervision.
• Participates in team activities, promotes a positive culture, and handles additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Safety

Budgeting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field

EI certification and/or PE licensure

PMI PMP certification

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

The IS Design Manager in Charlotte, North Carolina oversees design production across the life cycle of a project, from development handoff to construction closeout, ensuring timely delivery and energy outcomes while exceeding client expectations.

You will lead and mentor the design team, assign tasks to junior staff, enforce design standards and safety protocols, monitor budgets and labor hours, and coordinate closely with project managers and leadership.