Senior Design Manager

Skanska; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Design Manager in San Francisco. The role offers opportunities to contribute to diverse projects including healthcare and education environments. With a strong emphasis on design management and team leadership, this position supports Skanska's commitment to building for a better society and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

401k and Employee ownership program

Commitment to career growth

Inclusive and personalized total rewards

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in design management within the AEC industry.
• 6+ years of experience successfully winning and managing design-build projects.
• 10+ years of experience managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive the integration of design principles with a focus on quality and excellence.
• Participate in improving the traditional design delivery process.
• Collaborate with a team dedicated to successful project outcomes.

Skills

Design Management

Team Management

Project Management

Experience in AEC industry

Diverse Market Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – STEAM major

Job description

Job Overview

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Senior Design Manager. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many differentverticals.Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values—Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive ourD&Iefforts.

As a market leader in project development and construction, we are always looking for ways to improve project delivery. Whether it is IPD, Design-Build or traditional GCCM delivery, the Senior Design Manager/Integrator plays a pivotal role in setting up our projects for success. You will join a talented team of professionals dedicated to improving the traditional design delivery process through a collaborative and fully integrated approach. Your expertise will drive the integration of design principles with our commitment to quality and excellence, fostering an environment where creativity, skilled facilitation, and technical proficiency thrive. Our approach focuses on leveraging Skanska’s core construction capabilities combined with the latest technology to create efficient and construction-ready designs. Join us in transforming visions into reality and setting new standards in the construction industry.

Senior Design Manager Required Qualifications:

• • • 15+ years of experience in design management within the AEC industry
    • 6+ years of experience successfully winning and managing design-build projects
    • 10+ years of experience managing teams
    • Experience with a diverse market portfolio including either healthcare, K-12, life science, or higher education
    • Bachelor’s Degree – STEAM major; or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 12 years prior relevant experience

Our Investment in you:

• • • We believe thatBenefitsshould connect you to the support you need when it matters most and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation andBenefitssummary on our careers site for more details.
    • As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
    • At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
    • We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
    • Compensation and financial well-being– Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!

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Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

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Primary LocationUS-CA-San Francisco Skanska Business UnitSkanska USA Building Inc. Employee StatusFull Time Salary LowUSD $169,375.00/Yr. Salary High USD $220,125.00/Yr.