Design Manager at The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Kansas City, MO | Kablio

Role

Description

Facilitate day-to-day activities of how a Design Manager sustain trust between themselves and all design, construction and owner team members and create an environment of idea sharing, fairness, inclusion, diversity of thought and professionalism.
Assist operating groups with design team selection.
Ensure design team completes their project construction phase and close-out commitments.
Maintain one professional license and get involved in approved associations.
Support proposal development with written narratives, visual images, and graphics.
Help WT project team with design related issues during construction.
Support the Design Management initiative through building resource tools.
Champion innovation and the best possible project for the customer, within program, quality, budget, schedule, and sustainability constraints.
Regularly attend construction meetings and conduct site walks with design team.
Track follow-up items for design team action and information needed from WT, subcontractors, vendors and/or the client to keep the design moving forward.
Guide the "Winning" strategy during project pursuits.
Look for ways to improve our approach to benefit our customers, our build partners and design/trade teammates.
Assist with determining functionality and quality of the design team's solution and documents.
Guide the design team through testing program, materials, codes, building systems and constructability.
Attend presentation preparations and develop presentation skills.
Lead meetings and monitoring the Design Decision Log.
Participating in regional and national professional organizations.
Manage the flow of information from the client to the design team, and vice versa.
Provide peer reviews and write-ups.
Assist project teams with maintaining design in alignment with Owner approved budget and schedule thru routine reviews.
Review A/E scope, contract terms, and lead design fee discussions.
Facilitate a healthy integrated team structure and workflow.

Requirements

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded 1909

Year Established

The company was established in 1909 by G.W.C. Whiting and LeBaron Turner.

$8B Revenue

Annual Revenue

The company generates approximately $8 billion in annual revenue.

Top 10 General Contractors

U.S. Ranking

It ranks among the top 10 general building contractors in the United States.

$1.5B Investment

Mass-Timber Headquarters

Under Armour’s mass-timber global headquarters project involves a $1.5 billion investment.

Began with utility and road work at Walter Reed Hospital and has evolved into a national powerhouse.
Delivers both small interior renovations and massive, complex ventures.
Financially independent and bond-rated AAA.
Notable projects include NASA Langley HQ, Kennedy Space Center renovation, Stanford’s McMurtry Art & Architecture building, UVA Rotunda, and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
EXCELLS in construction management, design-build, integrated project delivery, and preconstruction services like budgeting, value engineering, scheduling, commissioning, and LEED coordination.
Current high-profile works span Under Armour’s mass-timber global HQ and a $5 billion silicon-carbide chip plant under the CHIPS Act.

Culture + Values

Doing what’s right, even when no one is looking.
Taking pride in the quality of our work.
Believing in teamwork and mutual respect.
Holding ourselves responsible for our actions and results.
Prioritizing safety for all employees, partners, and communities.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-Zero 2050

Carbon Emissions Target

Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions through sustainable practices and innovative construction techniques.

Committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship in its projects.
Integrates sustainable building practices, including energy-efficient systems, resource conservation, and green construction techniques.
Delivers numerous high-performance buildings and actively pursues LEED-certified projects.
Reduces environmental impact by using recycled materials and adopting waste-reduction strategies.

Inclusion & Diversity

28% Leadership Roles

Women in Leadership

Percentage of leadership positions held by women as of 2023.

Fosters an inclusive work environment with a focus on creating a diverse workforce.
DEI strategy emphasizes recruitment, retention, and the development of a diverse talent pool.
Maintains robust mentorship programs to support underrepresented groups in the industry.
Tracks and publicly shares progress on DEI goals and outcomes in its annual reports.

Articles

Careers

Projects

Sustainability

Role

Description

Facilitate day-to-day activities of how a Design Manager sustain trust between themselves and all design, construction and owner team members and create an environment of idea sharing, fairness, inclusion, diversity of thought and professionalism.
Assist operating groups with design team selection.
Ensure design team completes their project construction phase and close-out commitments.
Maintain one professional license and get involved in approved associations.
Support proposal development with written narratives, visual images, and graphics.
Help WT project team with design related issues during construction.
Support the Design Management initiative through building resource tools.
Champion innovation and the best possible project for the customer, within program, quality, budget, schedule, and sustainability constraints.
Regularly attend construction meetings and conduct site walks with design team.
Track follow-up items for design team action and information needed from WT, subcontractors, vendors and/or the client to keep the design moving forward.
Guide the "Winning" strategy during project pursuits.
Look for ways to improve our approach to benefit our customers, our build partners and design/trade teammates.
Assist with determining functionality and quality of the design team's solution and documents.
Guide the design team through testing program, materials, codes, building systems and constructability.
Attend presentation preparations and develop presentation skills.
Lead meetings and monitoring the Design Decision Log.
Participating in regional and national professional organizations.
Manage the flow of information from the client to the design team, and vice versa.
Provide peer reviews and write-ups.
Assist project teams with maintaining design in alignment with Owner approved budget and schedule thru routine reviews.
Review A/E scope, contract terms, and lead design fee discussions.
Facilitate a healthy integrated team structure and workflow.

Requirements

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1909

Year Established

The company was established in 1909 by G.W.C. Whiting and LeBaron Turner.

$8B Revenue

Annual Revenue

The company generates approximately $8 billion in annual revenue.

Top 10 General Contractors

U.S. Ranking

It ranks among the top 10 general building contractors in the United States.

$1.5B Investment

Mass-Timber Headquarters

Under Armour’s mass-timber global headquarters project involves a $1.5 billion investment.

Began with utility and road work at Walter Reed Hospital and has evolved into a national powerhouse.
Delivers both small interior renovations and massive, complex ventures.
Financially independent and bond-rated AAA.
Notable projects include NASA Langley HQ, Kennedy Space Center renovation, Stanford’s McMurtry Art & Architecture building, UVA Rotunda, and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
EXCELLS in construction management, design-build, integrated project delivery, and preconstruction services like budgeting, value engineering, scheduling, commissioning, and LEED coordination.
Current high-profile works span Under Armour’s mass-timber global HQ and a $5 billion silicon-carbide chip plant under the CHIPS Act.

Culture + Values

Doing what’s right, even when no one is looking.
Taking pride in the quality of our work.
Believing in teamwork and mutual respect.
Holding ourselves responsible for our actions and results.
Prioritizing safety for all employees, partners, and communities.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-Zero 2050

Carbon Emissions Target

Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions through sustainable practices and innovative construction techniques.

Committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship in its projects.
Integrates sustainable building practices, including energy-efficient systems, resource conservation, and green construction techniques.
Delivers numerous high-performance buildings and actively pursues LEED-certified projects.
Reduces environmental impact by using recycled materials and adopting waste-reduction strategies.

Inclusion & Diversity

28% Leadership Roles

Women in Leadership

Percentage of leadership positions held by women as of 2023.

Fosters an inclusive work environment with a focus on creating a diverse workforce.
DEI strategy emphasizes recruitment, retention, and the development of a diverse talent pool.
Maintains robust mentorship programs to support underrepresented groups in the industry.
Tracks and publicly shares progress on DEI goals and outcomes in its annual reports.

Articles

Careers

Projects

Sustainability