Strategic Design Leader – Construction (ESOP + Bonus)

Bnbuilders; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, vision, and dental

Disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) with matching

ESOP ownership

Vehicle allowance

Fuel card and toll pass

Job summary

BNBuilders in Seattle is seeking a Design Manager responsible for design management with a primary focus on mitigating design risk and delivering compliant design solutions. The role requires a four-year degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, 10–15 years in design, and experience in Design/Build delivery.

You will lead design phase teams and coordinate with construction to ensure timely, quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Licensed Architect or Engineer preferred.
• LEED Accredited Professional (AP) preferred.
• 10-15 years of experience in design and construction.
• Minimum 5 years of design phase management experience.
• Experience with Design/Build delivery; IPD knowledge desired.
• Proficient in CAD, Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee design phase management efforts.
• Oversee design services to mitigate design risk.
• Participate in design phase meetings as needed.
• Interface with the design team as needed.
• Oversee design document reviews for completeness and conformance.
• Oversee peer reviews for special systems as needed.
• Coordinate design with bid packages to support schedule.
• Oversee contractual compliance reviews and approvals.
• Local and cross-regional travel may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Design leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Licensed Architect or Engineer preferred

LEED Accredited Professional (AP) preferred

Tools

CADD

Revit

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

BNBuilders in Seattle is seeking a Design Manager responsible for design management with a primary focus on mitigating design risk and delivering compliant design solutions. The role requires a four-year degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, 10–15 years in design, and experience in Design/Build delivery.

You will lead design phase teams and coordinate with construction to ensure timely, quality outcomes.