Construction Design Manager

HIRING ASAP! If interested in more information/direct feedback, please reach out to me directly at ghilson@actalentservices. com and attach your resume and contact information.

Below are some details about the position:

• BENEFITS: YES
• PAY: $121 an hour
• SCHEDULE: Onsite. CST
• DURATION: 6 month contract with potential for extension or conversion

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support a large-scale industrial facility project. Responsibilities include:

• Establish and maintain design standards
• Manage design deliverables and track submissions, revisions, and change logs with impact assessments
• Perform QA/QC reviews and identify cross-discipline coordination risks
• Support the Principal TPM in day-to-day design management activities
• Coordinate between engineering firms, construction teams, developers, and internal stakeholders
• Track project schedules, milestones, and design progress using design tracking and document control systems
• Review and evaluate design packages for completeness, constructability, and alignment
• Ensure design readiness, schedule adherence, and alignment across all stakeholders, including engineering firm, developer, and internal teams

MUST HAVES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of experience (10 years preferred) in design management, engineering management, or construction design coordination within construction or industrial facilities
• Ability to coordinate across engineering firms, developers, and key stakeholders
• Strong project scheduling and design review capabilities
• Ability to establish standards, track revisions, perform QA/QC, and manage design change logs
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

NICE TO HAVES:

• 10 years experience with strong tenure
• Former Amazon employee (with strong reference)
• Robotics construction/supply chain experience
• Experience with large companies (Meta, Google, Microsoft)
• Buyer supply chain experience

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $121.20 - $122.69/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $121 - $123