Role Summary

The Design Management Director is responsible for providing overall direction and leadership for assigned work program for projects delivered via design-build, EPC, or other alternative delivery methods. Oversees successful design-phase delivery including leading the design team, trade partners, and others to achieve stated project objectives and outcomes. This position requires proactive leadership of the design process from initial business development phase through project completion. Plays an integral role with project team ensuring project goals are achieved. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes complex decisions on most tasks and consults senior management as needed.
• Career Path: Various

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

DESIGN MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP FAMILY – CORE

• Provides project oversight during the design phase including direct oversight of design team and relationship management with all stakeholders in order to achieve anticipated outcomes.
• Responsible for delivering results primarily by influencing and leading others by optimizing performance and productivity.
• Partners with Operations and Client Solutions to grow sales and revenue, ensuring operational excellence and client experience for targeted design-build work programs; including preparing for interviews and leading internal and external presentations and proposals to support the business development process.
• Works directly with operational delivery team to ensure smooth transition from Design Phase to Construction Phase activities.
• Accountable for ensuring design documents meet owner’s program requirements and remain aligned with construction budget.
• Serves as the principal interface with design team, construction operations, and client.

• Directs the selection of design professionals during the pre-qualification process by evaluating design partners through RFP and selection process to enable Design Build projects.

• Partners with the Construction Project Executive to set design budgets, schedules and fees, and influences ongoing decisions throughout the project lifecycle that impacts cost, schedule, and budget.
• Provides thought leadership and direction to the design process from schematic design through completion.
• Contributes to developing and maintaining relationships with preferred design partners including architects and engineering consultants.
• Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced
• Ability to conduct effective presentations – Advanced
• Proficiency in MS Office – Advanced
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications – Advanced
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy
• Proficiency in Autodesk Suite
• Experience with U.S. building design codes and material specific standards
• Ability to think in a highly structured manner along all design disciplines while also having creativity to develop specialized solutions by anticipating potential challenges
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field (Required)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered

Experience

• 15 years design and/or construction management experience (Required)
• 5 years people management experience
• Cross-functional knowledge of the key engineering disciplines (Architectural, Structural, MEP, etc.) and relevant trades
• Experience taking conceptual design through construction, working with internal and external partners
• Experience delivering projects utilizing Design-Build, EPC or alternative contracting methods and managing associated contractual risk

Working Environment

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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