Onsite Design Manager — Bronx, Lead & Mentorship

Group PMX; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Group PMX is seeking a Design Manager for a large-scale Bronx project. You will oversee design compliance, construction quality, and technical coordination to ensure design intent is implemented during construction, while supporting regulatory readiness and stakeholder coordination.

The role requires 15+ years in design review and construction administration, with preference for high-rise or complex projects and design-build experience. 4 days a week on site in Bronx.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in design review, construction administration, field inspections, and quality assurance.
• Experience with high-rise, public sector, or large complex construction projects; design-build experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure designs, building systems, RFIs, submittals, and construction activities comply with project requirements and contract documents.
• Review and coordinate RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, material samples, and mock-ups for design conformance.
• Conduct field inspections, quality reviews, and pre-walks to support regulatory inspections, testing, and milestones.
• Monitor project progress related to scope, quality, schedule, and cost; recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate SME reviews for critical building systems (envelope, waterproofing, firestopping, MEP, life safety, acoustics, security).
• Review change order requests and provide technical recommendations.
• Facilitate resolution of design and construction issues among stakeholders.
• Prepare field observation reports; track issues through closeout.
• Ensure project documentation, quality processes, and records are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or related field

Job description

Group PMX is seeking a Design Manager for a large-scale Bronx project. You will oversee design compliance, construction quality, and technical coordination to ensure design intent is implemented during construction, while supporting regulatory readiness and stakeholder coordination.

The role requires 15+ years in design review and construction administration, with preference for high-rise or complex projects and design-build experience. 4 days a week on site in Bronx.