Engineering Design Manager – Lead Projects & Teams

ENFRA LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

ENFRA LLC in Houston, TX is seeking an Engineering Design Manager to oversee design production from development handoff to construction closeout, ensuring efficient delivery aligned with project schedules and energy outcomes.

The role guides junior staff, enforces design standards and safety, tracks labor hours and budgets, and coordinates with project managers and clients to maintain quality and timelines.

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 Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 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

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Engineering Intern (EI) certification and/or Professional Engineer licensure (preferred)

PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

ENFRA LLC in Houston, TX is seeking an Engineering Design Manager to oversee design production from development handoff to construction closeout, ensuring efficient delivery aligned with project schedules and energy outcomes.

The role guides junior staff, enforces design standards and safety, tracks labor hours and budgets, and coordinates with project managers and clients to maintain quality and timelines.