Description

The Design Manager is responsible for managing and mentoring estimators, project managers, and related staff, conducting performance reviews, and ensuring departmental goals align with JTM’s overall business plans. Key duties include leading design‑phase services, coordinating design and BIM meetings, developing work and phasing plans using Revit and related tools, and driving process improvements through Lean, VDC, and IPD practices. The role also oversees trade‑partner RFPs, provides estimating support, and collaborates with operations and design partners to meet deliverables and schedule milestones.

• Lead design‑phase services, managing cost and constructability processes.
• Mentor and supervise estimators, project managers, and staff; conduct performance reviews.
• Coordinate design and BIM meetings for design‑build and design‑assist projects.
• Create work, kickoff, and phasing plans using Revit, CM Builder, Revisto, and similar software.
• Implement process improvements using Lean, virtual design and construction (VDC), and integrated project delivery (IPD) methods.
• Manage trade‑partner design‑build RFPs and provide estimating and scope‑review support.
• Build strategic relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to enhance competitiveness.
• Participate in business development, preparing RFP technical responses and attending project interviews.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and jurisdictional regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or possess 15 + years of relevant experience without a degree) and have at least 10 + years of construction design‑phase experience. Required skills include proficiency in Revit, strong computer abilities in Word, Excel, and Outlook, the ability to read construction documents, price major systems, and excellent written and oral communication. A valid Washington State driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen are also required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or 15 + years related experience without a degree.
• Minimum 10 + years construction design‑phase experience.
• Proficiency in Revit and strong skills in Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to read construction documents, price mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Strong written and oral communication, leadership, and organizational abilities.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license with clean record and ability to pass pre‑employment drug screening.
• Ability to work extended periods at a computer terminal and handle on‑site conditions such as loud equipment, uneven terrain, and cold environments.

Benefits

JTM provides a competitive benefits package for qualified salaried employees, including a comprehensive health plan (medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and EAP), 8 paid holidays, a minimum of three weeks paid time off, and additional leave for parental, jury duty, bereavement, and volunteer activities. The company also offers a 4 % safe‑harbor 401(k) match with discretionary profit sharing and performance‑based bonuses ranging from 3 % to 10 % of base earnings.

• Competitive salary $120k–$170k plus performance bonus of 3%‑10% of base earnings.
• 4 % safe‑harbor 401(k) match with discretionary profit sharing.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP).
• 8 paid holidays, minimum three weeks PTO, and paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, and volunteer leave.

Training + Development

Interview process

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