Senior Design Manager, Construction & Delivery

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Design Manager to lead Comprehensive Design Services on advanced design-build projects. You will guide design decisions from inception through construction, coordinating with project and discipline leads to meet program, schedule, budget, quality commitments and client satisfaction.

The role requires strong collaboration with clients, consultants, builders and subcontractors, with expertise in design documentation, codes,

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post-college experience in Design, Construction and/or Program / Project Management.
• Experience with an Architectural/Interiors Design Firm, Design-Builder and/or General Contractor is strongly recommended.
• Proven experience with taking a project from Programming through Construction Administration.
• Proven collaboration with Clients, Design Consultants, Builders and Subcontractors.
• Experience in Project Management, Conceptual Estimating / Cost Management and Design Phase Scheduling.
• Self-starter who thrives on problem-solving and has a detail-oriented approach to multiple tasks.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the design process, including documentation, coordination, zoning, permitting, sustainability and codes.

Responsibilities

• Provide experienced leadership of Comprehensive Design Services for advanced/alternative design and construction delivery contracts.
• Guide all design decisions from inception through completion to maintain program requirements, schedule, budget and quality commitments.
• Facilitate team coordination, constructability reviews and design quality reviews.
• Liaise between design and construction teams to sustain trust and effective information flow.
• Lead meetings, manage the Design Decisions Log, and support project pursuits and presentations.

Job description

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Design Manager to lead Comprehensive Design Services on advanced design-build projects. You will guide design decisions from inception through construction, coordinating with project and discipline leads to meet program, schedule, budget, quality commitments and client satisfaction.

The role requires strong collaboration with clients, consultants, builders and subcontractors, with expertise in design documentation, codes,