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Design Manager
Suffolk Construction
Professional design services project management with a focus on architectural or engineering certifications, leading integrated teams through Suffolk Design's optimized process from design inception to building completion.
14d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Miami, FL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
3,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Pre‑construction
Construction Management
Design‑build
General Contracting
Virtual Construction
Real Estate Capital Investment
Self‑perform Construction
Technology Innovation
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Multifamily
Hospitality
Higher Education
Life Sciences
Health Care
Healthcare
Education
Role
What you would be doing
constructability review
client relations
project leadership
workflow optimization
database management
progress reporting
- Leverage and grow Suffolk’s proprietary constructability knowledge database, which serves as a critical input to a proactive QA/QC process throughout design.
- Maintain and support client relationships during all project phases, ensuring a client-first mentality that encourages both active engagement in and ownership of all design decisions.
- In collaboration with Suffolk Design leadership and the project team, analyze, refine, and test design-construction workflow assumptions in real-time to optimize Suffolk Design's process moving forward.
- Lead the interface between the Suffolk Design team, Suffolk operations, external design and industry professionals, trade partners, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders to achieve project goals, all the while embracing culture of authentic collaboration and technical competence.
- Track and report progress towards project milestone completion, staffing allocations, and project financial health.
- In association with Suffolk preconstruction experts, lead the execution of rigorous, ‘real-time’, project constructability reviews during design process, ensuring that all documentation is complete, coordinated, and buildable prior to the start of construction.
- Responsible for the successful realization of client’s project vision, including performance, programming, cost, and schedule objectives.
- Lead the development and management of optimized design processes for each project, supporting the efficient, linear delivery of fully coordinated and buildable drawings prior to the start of construction.
- Build upon Suffolk’s world-class construction planning and execution capabilities by strategically aligning documentation development with construction sequencing, supporting streamlined workflows.
- Support design technology staff in the introduction of automated design and documentation processes and workflows.
- Hold self, and teams, accountable for meeting deadlines and trouble-shoot challenges by leveraging the full capacity of interdisciplinary project teams.
- At key project design milestones, liaise with preconstruction teams to evaluate and validate that cost and schedule align with project objectives.
- Lead project team meetings, workshops, and other collaborative communications throughout a project’s life cycle.
What you bring
professional degree
project management
bim proficiency
certification required
design experience
communication skills
- Proven success working on multiple projects and commercial building types, across all project phases.
- Professional degree in Architecture or Engineering is required. Advanced degree preferred.
- Deep awareness and sensitivity to the workings of the design and construction processes, and the ability to interpret and develop creative, technically competent, and constructible solutions to design challenges.
- Certification as licensed architect or professional engineer is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrates value-driven design philosophy that incorporates sound business judgement, community benefit and aesthetic excellence.
- 8-10 years’ experience in the professional design services industry, with a background in design project management.
- Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team or independently, depending on the situation.
- Substantial hands-on experience through the full Construction Administration cycle on multiple projects.
- Proficiency with Building Information Modeling platforms, including the Autodesk Suite and other industry standard 3D modeling and analysis software.
- Experience managing teams through the duration of the project’s design process, including completion of Construction Documentation (Drawing & Specification).
- Able to travel, as needed.
- Extensive knowledge of industry standards and resources.
- Shared enthusiasm for executing the Suffolk Design vision, with a demonstrated willingness to rethink traditional methodologies and to passionately seek out advancements in project delivery outcomes.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong management capabilities and proactive leadership qualities that allow for systematic and consistent implementation of standard processes, procedures, and systems across Illuminate and Suffolk’s broader design-build delivery business.
- Genuinely collaborative and open to the expert opinions of leading construction and technology industry experts, all the while able to confidently bring technical design knowledge to the discussion.
- Substantial knowledge of building and zoning codes, entitlement procedures, environmental regulations, and regulatory agency requirements, including those of the Division of the State Architect
- Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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Security clearance- yes, suffolk performs background checks as mentioned in the job description.
Company
Overview
1982 Founded
Year of establishment
The company was established in 1982 and has since grown to become a major player in the construction industry.
$6B Revenue
Annual revenue
The company generates around $6 billion in annual revenue, showcasing its significant scale.
Top 20 Rank
Industry standing
Ranked among the top 20 construction firms in the United States, highlighting its prominence in the field.
- From its Boston headquarters, they expanded through strategic acquisitions in healthcare and regional offices across the US.
- Their portfolio spans iconic projects like Wynn Everett casino, GE’s Boston headquarters, major airports, and mixed-use towers.
- They offer full-spectrum services: pre-construction, construction management, general contracting, and design-build.
- They operate Centers of Excellence across sectors such as aviation, mission-critical, education, healthcare, and hospitality.
- Their approach combines cutting-edge technologies like AI, VR, and virtual design with collaborative, people-focused execution.
- Notable innovations include VR groundbreaking ceremonies and AI-driven risk modeling on complex builds.
- Projects range from large-scale casinos and airport terminals to universities, residential towers, and mission-critical facilities.
- Despite its scale, they maintain a reputation for a regimented culture and a meritocratic, performance-driven ethos.
20 Hours
Community Dedication
Employees are encouraged to contribute to their communities through volunteering, fostering a culture of giving back.
- Passion
- Integrity
- Hard work
- Professionalism
- Caring
- When caring, ambitious people come together, anything is possible.
- We stand up for and do what’s right.
- We challenge conventions to drive meaningful, positive progress for our clients, our industry, and our communities.
- Collaborative culture: We build people
$3.36B in green design revenue
Environmental Leadership
The company generated $3.36 billion in revenue from green design projects, representing 61% of their total revenue in 2024.
150 LEED-certified projects
Sustainable Project Milestone
Completed over 150 LEED-certified projects with a total value exceeding $15 billion.
40% less energy
Energy Efficiency Achievement
Yahoo BF2 data centers use 40% less energy compared to industry standards.
95% less water
Water Conservation Success
Yahoo BF2 data centers consume 95% less water than the industry average.
- Ranked #8 on ENR’s Top 100 Green Building Contractors in 2024
- Boston University Center for Computing & Data Sciences — largest fossil-fuel-free building in New England, LEED Platinum
- Winthrop Center — largest Passive House office tower in the world
- DFW International Airport eCUP plant supporting airport net-zero carbon goal by 2030
- Holistic integration of sustainable practices across planning, design, materials, operations and efficiency
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