Design Support Specialist

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Do you thrive on tackling complex challenges and leveraging your technical expertise to drive results? Do you value working in a supportive and inclusive environment where your professional growth is a top priority? At Group PMX, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your skills through comprehensive training, education, and in-house mentorship. We also encourage active participation in industry trade, business, and professional associations to keep you at the forefront of your field.

Job Title: Design Support Specialist

Location: Bronx, NY (On-site, 5 days per week)

Salary Range: $95,000 – $110,000 annually

Position Overview

This role supports a multi-billion-dollar Design-Build program to deliver new buildings across multiple boroughs. The Design Support Specialist will be assigned to one borough and play a key role in supporting the Design Lead to ensure successful delivery of building designs by the Design-Build team.

This position requires strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, along with the ability to work independently and with transparency in a client-facing, highly visible public-sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design Lead in ensuring all designs and building systems comply with defined project requirements, standards, and goals
• Assist in delivering work packages aligned with scope, quality, schedule, and budget requirements
• Coordinate design submittals, presentations, and design charrettes with internal stakeholders
• Support the management of design reviews and approvals with authorities having jurisdiction
• Monitor and evaluate Design-Builder progress across scope, quality, schedule, and cost; support corrective action implementation as needed
• Assist in managing multidisciplinary design elements and tracking technical performance of design teams
• Support coordination with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and integrate technical guidance into project execution
• Provide technical design support and assist in integrating various design packages across the project
• Help ensure design documentation meets project requirements and is delivered in accordance with agreed standards, timelines, and budgets
• Assist in project planning efforts, identifying key design and delivery risks and contributing to technical planning
• Maintain proper documentation, ensuring processes and activities are recorded, tracked, and aligned with quality control standards
• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal teams, external consultants, and key stakeholders
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in design, construction, or program management support
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience in client-facing roles
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• Experience working with large public-sector projects strongly preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, including the use of emerging tools and technologies
  
  

One Team. Shared Success.SM At Group PMX, we are more than just a project, program, and construction management company; we are a community of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and creating collaborative environments that promote better project performance outcomes for our clients and partners. Our core purpose is to build, align, and coordinate high-performance teams around a "project-first thinking culture." We foster a “one team” environment where every team member, from entry-level to senior management, plays a crucial role in our success.

With a portfolio of over 1,000 projects for public, private, and nonprofit owners in buildings, infrastructure, and energy markets, we have a proven track record. Our services are tailored to meet our clients where they are, providing the talent, tools, and technology they need to keep moving forward. Whether managing the execution of projects, offering a suite of support services, or advising during critical project phases, we continuously strive for excellence. Our efforts have been widely recognized, and in 2025, ENR New York named us on its list of Top Contractors for the sixth consecutive year.

Group PMX is a certified MBE, DBE, SBE, and LBE firm.

Group PMX is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer