Senior Design Manager

Clark Foundations, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group seeks a Senior Design Manager to guide partnered design firms on complex projects, leveraging internal resources, processes, and relationships to deliver on time and on budget.

The role requires a Civil/Structural/Geotechnical background with 8+ years of experience, PE licensure within the DC/MD/VA area (or reciprocity). You will lead design reviews, coordinate with internal teams, and help recruit top talent across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical engineering.
• 8+ years of design experience on deep foundation projects.
• PE license in VA, MD, DC or reciprocity within 4 months.
• Strong interest in Geotechnical Construction.
• Proficiency in numerical modeling, BIM, AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality design on budget and schedule.
• Ensure design meets contractual obligations and program requirements.
• Lead stakeholder design meetings and design conferences.
• Organize the design review process and resolve comments.
• Collaborate internally with technical teams, PMs, cost managers, and purchasers.
• Manage design issue resolution in real-time.
• Participate in bid submissions and RFP/RFQ responses with strategic insights.
• Recruit top industry talent to join Clark team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship management

Team training

Geotechnical construction

Education

Bachelor’s or Master in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM modeling

Numerical modeling

Job description

Senior Design Managers are integral members of our design-build project teams. As a Senior Design Manager, you will provide critical guidance to partnered design firms on one or more of our projects—leveraging internal resources, creativity, professional relationships, and proven processes to manage complex workflows.

Responsibilities

• Successfully deliver high quality design on budget and on schedule
• Ensure that design meets contractual obligations and program requirements
• Lead stakeholder decision meetings, design progress meetings, and design conferences
• Organize the design review process and lead resolution to all comments
• Leading collaboration internally with technical teams, project managers, cost managers, and purchasing agents
• Manage design issue resolution in real-time
• Participate in bid submissions and the development of RFP and RFQ responses including providing strategic insights to pursuit strategy
• Take an active role in recruiting top industry talent to join the Clark team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Master degree in Civil or Structural or Geotechnical engineering
• 8+ years of relevant work design experience with support of excavation and deep foundation projects and temporary support of the facade and utility and temporary bridge.
• Professional engineering license in VA, MD, and DC or is able to get reciprocity within 4 months.
• Must have strong interest in Geotechnical Construction
• Strong understanding of numerical modeling, BIM modeling, AutoCAD and Revit
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-management skills
• Ability to train, manage and influence several direct reports
• Strong understanding of support of excavation and deep foundation softwares

The Physical Side of the Role

Given that a good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, you should be comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work, whether it's collaborating with colleagues, analyzing data, or developing strategies. The role demands effective communication and sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work. While there are times for quiet concentration, you'll also be expected to move actively throughout the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including dynamic construction sites, utilizing different modes of transportation. The ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion (think a box of files or small office equipment), is also required.

Your Work Environment

Your primary workspace will be in our professional office, which has a typical, quiet-to-moderate noise and light levels. As part of your work, you may also be required to visit active construction sites. These environments are naturally more dynamic and can include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, louder noise, and moving equipment. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture

This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug Free Workplace

Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.

Clark Construction Group offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range is $85,000-$185,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, and skills. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

About Clark Construction Group

Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States. Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all – power, transportation, water, and roadways. Since 1906, we’ve been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live. With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach. There is a sense of camaraderie that comes with delivering impactful projects as a team. It creates a sense of humility and fosters pride in the work we do. At Clark, we are proud to build what matters, together.

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Clark Group's Capabilities

Clark Group's capabilities span the entire asset lifecycle – from project development and financing to construction and facility maintenance.

Equity and Inclusion

Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Clark promotes a drug-free workplace.

Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please [e-mail] call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Authorization to Work

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.