Design Manager

Overview

Lead design coordination to optimize, cost‑effective construction for LAWA projects.

Key Responsibilities

• design submissions
• design review
• cost reporting
• change orders
• technical review
• status reporting

Tasks

-Ensures accurate, complete and timely submission of all design packages, and coordinates split packages, so construction schedule continues without delays. Design package responsibility includes tracking the permits and public information sessions required of the external design firm. Attends public information sessions, as needed. -Reviews and evaluates design drawings for alternative build pursuits to ensure feasible constructability, cost efficiency and design optimization. -Submits design progress and cost reporting to project management team throughout the life of the project to guarantee united understanding of project and budget status. Provides input on material quantities and design strategies to lower project cost and mitigate risks. -Perform additional assignments per management’s direction. -Attends and participates in technical reviews and design presentations with project Owner to ensure design comprehension and assist with change order approvals. -Works closely with external design firm, internal construction, estimating and engineering teams during project construction or pursuits to identify design risks and optimization opportunities. Recommends, tracks and documents contract change orders regarding the construction design to ensure accurate and compliant project controls. -Support published corporate policies. -Provides technical insight at meetings to ensure unified understanding of the design drawings and budget implications associated with designer plans. Includes external designers, construction managers and support engineering teams in weekly taskforce planning meetings, as necessary. -Engages Technical Services, construction management and estimating departments for additional technical and construction input to identify and mitigate construction risks. -Submits monthly project status reporting to design and operations leadership in a timely and accurate manner.

Requirements

• autocad
• procore
• primavera p6
• bluebeam
• bachelor's engineering
• pe license

What You Bring

-Experience managing construction design teams and design firms. -Experience working with alternative design pursuits (Design Build, P3, etc.) required. -10+ years’ experience in construction industry, design engineering, estimating or related experience required. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. -Maintains knowledge of Flatiron’s company values and strategic plan. -Knowledge and skill in technical writing for efficient and concise document control and presentations to all levels of the business. -Professional Engineering License (PE/Peng) preferred. -Strong knowledge of construction engineering principles and regulatory codes required. -Experience working with Procore, Primavera P6, AutoCAD and Bluebeam required. -Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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Benefits

-Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical -Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP -Tuition Reimbursement Program -Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program -Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program

About Flatirondragados

-With a legacy of engineering excellence, FlatironDragados is known for its pioneering role in complex infrastructure projects. -The company specializes in transforming challenging concepts into tangible results, handling everything from planning to execution. -FlatironDragados has contributed to high-profile projects in transportation, utilities, and civil infrastructure across North America and beyond. -A unique strength lies in their ability to deliver large-scale, technically demanding projects while maintaining strict safety and quality standards. -Their portfolio showcases an array of diverse undertakings, from bridges and highways to marine and water projects. -FlatironDragados' integrated capabilities allow them to manage entire project lifecycles—from initial design through to construction and beyond. -With a history rooted in pioneering civil engineering, the company is proud of its reputation for executing some of the region's most iconic and innovative infrastructure projects.

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