Design Manager: Lead Constructability & Design-Build Delivery

Appleton Finn; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Appleton Finn in Seattle is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design process on complex construction projects, bridging design intent and execution.

Responsibilities include coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, and trade partners; leading design reviews; tracking schedules and deliverables; and mitigating design-related risk within design-build, design-assist, or integrated delivery contexts.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in architecture, engineering, construction or design management.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams on complex projects.
• Experience with design-build, design-assist or integrated project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process from early pursuits through construction.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants and trade partners.
• Lead design reviews, constructability analysis and technical coordination.
• Track design schedules, deliverables, scope and decision-making.
• Identify and mitigate design-related cost, schedule and construction risks.
• Support design-build, design-assist and integrated delivery projects.
• Ensure design solutions align with client objectives and project requirements.
• Collaborate with preconstruction and operations teams to achieve a smooth project handoff.

Skills

Design management

Leadership

Construction

Client-facing communication

Education

Degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Appleton Finn in Seattle is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design process on complex construction projects, bridging design intent and execution.

Responsibilities include coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, and trade partners; leading design reviews; tracking schedules and deliverables; and mitigating design-related risk within design-build, design-assist, or integrated delivery contexts.