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Design Manager

Teklysium Inc.
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/19/2026
Company Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Design Project Manager to lead and coordinate design efforts for complex construction projects. This role involves managing design teams, ensuring project timelines are met, and maintaining seamless communication between stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to project management, utilizing advanced construction management software and technical skills to drive project success from conception through completion.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for client technical and contracting staff

Lead multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering design teams, including subconsultants, for federal capital improvement projects

Supervise and guide the design team from project initiation through completion

Ensure quality control of all design deliverables, ensuring alignment with client standards, applicable codes, and internal processes

Develop, implement, monitor, and update the project management plans

Provide timely and accurate communication to clients, the project delivery team, and leadership regarding project status, budget, and schedule

Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination among architects, engineers, contractors, and clients

Lead design review meetings, document meeting minutes, and track action items

Develop and maintain design schedules and project milestone timelines

Review and comment on design deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements

Collaborate with cost estimators and schedulers to prepare construction cost estimates and milestone schedules

Monitor design progress to ensure project milestones and deadlines are met

Ensure the project can be constructed within budget; develop bid options/alternates as necessary

Coordinate feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments, historic preservation studies, biological assessments, SHPO and tribal consultations, and Section 106/401/NEPA compliance

Respond to bidder inquiries during the solicitation process

Review and coordinate responses to construction contractor RFIs

Review construction contractor submittals for compliance with design documents

Lead planning, execution, and oversight of design projects to ensure alignment with client goals

Use Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Teams for document control and collaboration

Track project budgets and provide contract management services

Monitor construction site activities to ensure adherence to design intent, safety protocols, and quality standards

Facilitate communication across all project stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution and project continuity

Manage design budget execution, perform client invoicing, and review/process subconsultant invoicing

Support business development activities to include writing proposals, developing fees, building project teams to include consultants, and informing company leadership's work acceptance decisions

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering and construction with a minimum of 5 years of design experience (preparing plans, basis of design, and specifications) and 5 years of experience leading design teams; additional consideration will be given to candidate with experience working on Federal (USACE, VA, NCA) projects

Strong preference will be given to Registered Professional Engineers or Architects

Proven experience in design management within the EPC industry

Strong proficiency with software including Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Civil 3D, Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Demonstrated ability in project scheduling, blueprint reading, schematics interpretation, and contract management

Construction site experience with a solid understanding of construction processes and safety protocols

Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively

Effective communication skills for liaising with clients, teams, and vendors throughout all project phases

Ability to work with and lead with multi-disciplinary teams of subject matter experts, drafters/modelers, estimators, schedulers, subconsultants, and federal clients

Proficiency with applicable design standards, codes, and regulations

Requires physical mobility to travel to differing job site locations to conduct pre-project surveys and in progress site inspections. This includes but is not limited to the ability to climb ladders and scaffolds, walk on uneven surface, lift loads up to 50 lb., and work on construction sites in all weather conditions.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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