Senior Design Manager

The Senior Design Manager leads the project design team, consisting of engineers, designers, and support staff to produce design deliverables and support construction in accordance with the contract.

• Ensures the overall project design and production process is conducted following the prescribed Company processes and procedures and is in accordance with the stipulated project budget and schedule (including planning, monitoring and reporting)
• Oversees the Project VDC Coordination ensuring adequate hardware and software availability for project team including managing record drawings documentation, operation and maintenance manuals and hand over documentation
• Leads the development of project budget and schedule to meet requirements
• Ensures the project is following the basis of design by performing inter-disciplinary quality, coordination and space management reviews via weekly reviews with project teams.
• Executes and enforces the Project Execution Plan (PEP) including updating the PEP and associated material as needed when project conditions change
• Single point of contact for all design related issues internally and externally, representing the overall project in communications with the client, having final technical accountability for overall project design and production (includes managing consultants not managed under other respective Disciplines)
• Confirms to Project Manager adequate design and production resources are assigned to meet the project's overall cost, quality and schedule commitments as well as ensuring the forecast is current in Manpower Management System (MMS)
• Ensures the project is adhering to a strict change management process in accordance with project budget and schedule

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Exyte Group.

• Must be a strong team player with an ability to build effective working relationships with individuals, department leads, and client representatives
• Ability to effectively lead teams ranging from 10-100+ individuals
• Consulting engineering experience
• Professional Engineering or Architect License preferred
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement processes
• Energetic and self-motivated
• Experience working within a team environment
• Knowledge of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, BIM360 and/or Navisworks a plus
• Excellent time management skills with a strong work ethic
• Working knowledge of building components, process, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience in the quality control review process
• Ability to mentor and train junior staff
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to resolve conflict and solve problems while leading by example
• 12+ years of experience showing increasing responsibility leading teams
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the capacity to maintain information confidentiality
• Advanced Technology experience preferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred
• Experience leading a team to a successful outcome