Remote Modular Design & Engineering Lead

unizontechnology; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

unizontechnology is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead Design & Engineering for offsite construction projects. This role coordinates architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fabrication teams to deliver constructible, fabrication-ready packages that meet budgets and schedules.

The position is remote with approximately 15% travel to facilities and project sites. You will drive BIM coordination, design reviews, and process improvements while partnering with manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive design project management experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of BIM, Revit, AutoCAD, and fabrication-ready documentation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary Design & Engineering activities across architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, prefabrication, manufacturing, and installation teams.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, resource plans, priorities, and deliverables to ensure timely and cost-effective execution.
• Oversee the preparation and review of BIM models, Revit models, technical drawings, shop drawings, specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and fabrication documentation.
• Ensure designs meet project specifications, contractual requirements, applicable building codes, regulatory standards, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate with engineers, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure design intent aligns with manufacturability, constructability, Lean principles, and industry best practices.
• Lead design reviews, value engineering initiatives, constructability assessments, and prefabrication optimization efforts to reduce waste and improve project outcomes.
• Manage design coordination and quality assurance processes, identifying and resolving model clashes and design discrepancies before production release.
• Maintain design deliverables trackers covering models, submittals, approvals, shop drawings, fabrication packages, milestones, risks, and outstanding issues.
• Monitor project progress, manage design changes and risks, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Support the implementation and effective use of BIM, Revit, AutoCAD, and other digital design and coordination tools.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, operations, and construction teams to facilitate smooth transitions from design development to production and installation.
• Contribute to proposals, estimates, contract reviews, project documentation, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support team development, cross-functional collaboration, accountability, and adherence to safety, quality, and sustainability standards.
• Travel approximately 15 20% to manufacturing facilities, project sites, vendor facilities, and other locations as required.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BIM

Revit

AutoCAD

ERP/MRP

Job description

unizontechnology is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead Design & Engineering for offsite construction projects. This role coordinates architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fabrication teams to deliver constructible, fabrication-ready packages that meet budgets and schedules.

The position is remote with approximately 15% travel to facilities and project sites. You will drive BIM coordination, design reviews, and process improvements while partnering with manufacturing,