Design Manager Design - Indirect

Colonial Group; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Design Manager to lead the Design department, directing engineers and designers in CAD tasks and related work. The role focuses on ensuring timely information flow with sales, builders, and customers, and on maintaining design quality prior to production.

The position requires prior managerial experience and an Associate's degree or equivalent, with substantial related experience considered in lieu of formal education.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent, or 4–6 years of related work experience.
• Previous managerial experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage work of employees using CAD/engineering tools to perform design tasks.
• Communicate with sales, building designers, and customers to gather information.
• Review design work before production to ensure quality and compliance.
• Uphold management responsibilities per company policies and applicable laws.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

The design manager is responsible for the work originated and generated by personnel within the Design department.

• Manages the work of employees that are using computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.
• Communicates with sales, building designers and customers as required to obtain information for timely completion.
• Reviews design work completed by designers prior to production.
• Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or 4-6 years of directly related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous managerial experience required.