Senior Design Manager

Mace; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace seeks a qualified professional in Huntsville, Alabama, to oversee project design resources, ensuring alignment with business plans and deadlines. The ideal candidate will manage daily operations and present key performance indicators to leadership.

Applicants should have a degree in Construction or Engineering and strong knowledge of construction safety and consultancy. The role also emphasizes strong communication and organizational skills with an emphasis on continuous improvement.

Mace welcomes diverse candidates and supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of safety legislation and contracts.
• Able to take initiative and make sound decisions.
• Committed to continuous improvement and works independently.

Responsibilities

• Develops delegated elements of annual business plan outcomes.
• Manages design resource for projects.
• Leads management review data and KPIs to project leadership.

Skills

Construction and consultancy knowledge

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

BIM knowledge

Technical knowledge

Education

Degree in Construction, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Project

Delivers owner-side constructability input, target value delivery, and design-phase cost and schedule development ensuring the program is buildable, financeable, and fast-trackable before construction contracts are let.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus – Deliver on our promise
• Integrity – Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity – For our people to excel

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Develops delegated elements of annual business plan outcomes to deadlines and budget.
• Leads and manages design resource for project/s.
• Manages daily operations for project/s design resource /managers.
• Leads and presents management review data/key performance indicators (KPIs) to project and sub-function leadership
• Supports business development and work winning activities.
• Leads the identification, development, and delivery of relevant training.
• Ensure management system is followed and whole project roles and responsibilities are adhered to.
• Acts as focal point for design related matters on project/s.
• Recommends and initiates change to project delivery plans, develops new design management tools and operating processes.
• Supports and influences procurement routes, contractual and legal aspects of project/s.
• Contributes to the promotion of technical excellence, support dialogue/communication.
• Collaborates project management office (PMO) teams (as required) ensuring coordinated deliverables.
• Actively seeks out knowledge and experience through Company reach back.
• Actively seeks understanding and utilise the centre of excellence (CoE) knowledge base.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have

• Good knowledge of construction and consultancy, including safety legislation and contracts.
• Strong communication, organization, and writing skills; pragmatic and impartial.
• Able to take initiative and make sound decisions.
• Good BIM knowledge, including management and deliverables
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to challenge project designs, proposals, and delivery approaches.
• Ability to act as a central point of contact for projects, coordinating effectively with internal and external stakeholders in an inclusive environment.
• Committed to continuous improvement; works independently.
• Acts as key point of contact for stakeholders.
• Degree in Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with‑in the role.