What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Project Manager position at Dynamic Systems?
About the Company
Dynamic Systems (DSI), LLC is a leading engineering, fabrication, construction, and specialty systems provider serving high-tech manufacturing, semiconductor, mission critical, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology clients throughout the United States. DSI delivers turnkey solutions including process piping, specialty gas systems, ultra-high-purity systems, mechanical/HVAC, process, construction, modular fabrication, utility infrastructure, and facility support services.
As part of the Quanta Services family of companies, DSI combines the agility and technical expertise of a specialized engineering organization with the resources, stability, and nationwide reach of one of North America's premier infrastructure companies.
DSI is currently expanding its corporate engineering capabilities and building a world-class engineering organization to support continued growth across multiple business units. This is an opportunity to join a growing team, help establish engineering standards, develop innovative technical solutions, and contribute to projects that have a direct impact on some of the world's most advanced manufacturing and technology facilities.
Position Summary
Leads the project team on the design side of the business once a contract is awarded, managing all aspects of a project's design in coordination with owners, engineers, and architects. Balances the financial and risk-reporting needs of DSI leadership with strong, ongoing client relationships throughout the design phase.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain positive, ongoing relationships with internal teams and external clients and their representatives
Maintain a thorough working understanding of the owner contract and any client master service agreements
Own overall execution of the contract's design-phase obligations
Monitor scope changes closely and communicates cost/schedule impacts to the client in a timely manner
Provide leadership to the project team once a contract is awarded
Ensure DSI's project procedures, tools, and standards are followed throughout the design effort
Develop the project-specific execution plan, communicate it to the team, and update it as project conditions change
Clearly communicate baseline scope of work to the project team and keep the team current on approved change orders
Own, manage, and communicate the project design schedule, ensuring adequate time for QA and client review cycles
Identify and escalate potential project risks to engineering leadership
Partner with project accounting to keep budgets, forecasts, billings, and receivables current
Prepare project status reports and lead monthly reviews covering financial forecasts, revenue/margin projections, staffing, client relationship health, and overall project status
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
4–5 years of relevant project management or design-phase experience
Strong knowledge of project controls, including change management, fee/cost estimating, schedule development, and forecasting (manpower and cost)
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, clients, and general contractors
Ability to read and understand construction documents across trades
Solid business writing and public speaking skills
Working proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
Strong knowledge of the mechanical/engineering industry
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) or Lean Project Delivery methods
Experience with project accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Vista, COINS, or similar)
PMP certification
Benefits Highlights
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
401(k) plan with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
Training, professional development, and support for licensure/professional association dues
Dynamic Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, creed, color, gender, age, religion, disabilities, national origin or veteran status.