Design Manager - Michels Preconstruction Services, Inc.

Michels Corporation; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Michels Corporation is seeking a Design Manager to lead and coordinate the preconstruction phase across design, permitting, estimation, risk, and planning for complex energy, infrastructure, and transportation projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver constructible designs while shaping budgets, schedules, and technical approaches for successful pursuits and ongoing project delivery.

You will engage with clients and stakeholders, manage risks, and support business development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years’ experience in design build, integrated project delivery or complex construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction execution, sequencing, means and methods, and close-out.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, or CM/GC.
• Travel requirements will vary but could exceed 50% depending on assignment and project requirements.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple design disciplines and external consultants.
• Understanding and experience with win strategies, pricing and project scheduling.
• Experience in technical writing.
• Understanding of Scheduling, Estimating and Project Controls Software.
• A valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate various aspects of a project’s preconstruction phase (design, permitting, risk, estimating, HSEQ, constructability, value engineering, and planning).
• Ensure multidisciplinary teams are aligned, deliverables are constructible, and risks are actively managed.
• Support business development by shaping teams, scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical approaches.
• Maintain continuity through construction, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.

Skills

Design management

Leadership

Client coordination

Constructability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Scheduling software

Estimating software

Project controls software

Job description

The Michels Preconstruction Services, Inc. team plays a critical role in the development of large, complex energy, infrastructure, marine and transportation projects. The Preconstruction Services team consists of construction and technical professionals working with one another and with customers to develop creative solutions for turning construction ideas into reliable outcomes. Like our field construction teams, our Preconstruction Services team takes into consideration the safety, social and environmental responsibility, and the health and wellbeing of our people and the communities in which we work. We strive to make a difference in positive, respectful, and responsible ways. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as an Alternative Delivery Manager can change yours.

As Design Manager, you will lead and coordinate various aspects of a project’s preconstruction phase, including design, permitting, risk, estimating, HSEQ, constructability, value engineering, and construction planning. Ensure multidisciplinary teams remain aligned, deliverables are coordinated and constructible, risks are actively managed, estimates and GMP proposals are well supported, and project strategies optimize cost, schedule, safety, and quality. Support business development and project pursuits by shaping teams, scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical approaches, while maintaining continuity through construction, commissioning, turnover, and closeout. Bring a strong drive to achieve results and fulfill commitments to clients and project stakeholders.

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• Michels offers a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You proactively build and sustain relationships with clients and general/ sub-contractors, both while on the job and through networking outside of work.
• You like to proactively communicate with client and your team at all times
• You enjoy providing leadership and project management guidance on design build pursuits and project delivery
• You have a drive to get results

What it takes:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 8+ years’ experience in design build, integrated project delivery or complex construction projects
• Strong understanding of construction execution, sequencing, means and methods, and close-out
• Experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, or CM/GC
• Travel requirements will vary but could exceed 50% depending on assignment and project requirements
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple design disciplines and external consultants
• Understanding and experience with win strategies, pricing and project scheduling
• Experience in technical writing
• Understanding of Scheduling, Estimating and Project Controls Software
• A valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record

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