Senior Design Manager

CUMMING GROUP; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 133,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group in Rochester, NY is seeking a Design Manager to oversee the Design, Engineering and Construction phases of high-profile academic and institutional projects. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams through Program, Concept, SD, DD, CD and CA phases, with hands-on PM responsibilities and strong client service.

You will manage documentation, coordinate with consultants, and ensure delivery within scope, timeline, and budget, including on-site construction oversight and cross-office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or closely related field preferred.
• 8–12 years’ experience in elite architecture or engineering firms on medium to large scale institutional, academic, university buildings.
• Experience with cost and schedule management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project; CAD and 3D software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design and Preconstruction Project Management in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with clients and consultants to deliver design excellence.
• Lead development through Program, Concept, SD, DD, CD, and CA phases with meetings, workshops, reviews, and site work.
• Take ownership with a hands-on approach, strategic and detail-oriented.
• Develop management deliverables including presentations, reports, tables, notes, logs.
• Maintain on-site presence for active construction projects; assist with onboarding and RFQ/RFP processes.
• Support cost and schedule management and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Design management

Client service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

MS Project

CAD

3D software

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Procore

Job description

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!We are currently seeking Design Managers to focus on overseeing the Design, Engineering and Construction phases of high-profile academic and institutional projects. Experienced Project Managers, Project Architects or Engineers from leading large Architecture or Engineering firms with strong client and management skills are good candidates. This position will be based in Rochester, NY and is a great opportunity to join our team.Responsibilities:Design and Preconstruction Project Management in a fast-paced demanding environment, collaborating closely with prestigious clients and consultants to deliver design excellence.Lead development through Program, Concept, SD, DD, CD, and CA phases employing meetings, workshops, reviews, and site work ensuring complete coordinated documentation and execution.Demonstrate comprehensive experience in the design, engineering, and building process.Take ownership of responsibility with a hands-on approach, attentive to strategy and detail.Leverage strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide attentive client service and effectively address complex issues and situations.Demonstrate strong personal initiative, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.Create management deliverables including presentations, reporting, tables, minutes, logs.Manage consultant onboarding, RFQ’s, RFP’s, interviews, leveling, agreements, and award.Use knowledge and understanding of construction methods, materials, and sequences.Consistent on-site presence for active construction projects as required.Develop rigorous analyses and reviews of developing design and engineering documents.Collaborate in the successful cost and schedule management of the project.Some travel to the New York City office may be required as needed.QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or closely related field preferred.8-12 years’ experience in elite architecture or engineering firms on medium to large scale institutional, academic, university buildings. Interior fit-out experience beneficial.Detailed understanding and experience in the design and development process of core and shell buildings as well as construction methods, materials, and sequences.Excellent interpersonal skills and spoken and written communication abilities are essential.Experience with cost and schedule management.Extensive understanding of architectural, engineering, and construction documentation.Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, etc.; CAD and 3D software is beneficial.Proficient in Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, Procore, or similar PMIS systems.#LI-PJ1Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.The salary range for this full-time role is $132,800.00-$185,933.36 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:MedicalDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k)401(k) MatchingPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysShort and long-term disabilityEmployee Assistance Program