The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Provides construction management, general contracting, design‑build and integrated project delivery services.
Lead design integration & management across project lifecycle
20 days ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Kansas City, MO
Office Full-Time
Company Size
4,988 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
General Contractor
Design-Build
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Healthcare
Industrial and Energy
Infrastructure
Institutional
Residential
Federal/Military
Science and Technology
Role
Description
- 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.
- Regularly attend construction meetings and conduct site walks with design team.
- Assist operating groups with design team selection.
- Help WT project team with design related issues during construction.
- Champion innovation and the best possible project for the customer, within program, quality, budget, schedule, and sustainability constraints.
- Support proposal development with written narratives, visual images, and graphics.
- Provide peer reviews and write-ups.
- Review A/E scope, contract terms, and lead design fee discussions.
- Maintain one professional license and get involved in approved associations.
- 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.
- Guide the design team through testing program, materials, codes, building systems and constructability.
- Guide the "Winning" strategy during project pursuits.
- Support the Design Management initiative through building resource tools.
- Look for ways to improve our approach to benefit our customers, our build partners and design/trade teammates.
- Facilitate a healthy integrated team structure and workflow.
- Assist with determining functionality and quality of the design team's solution and documents.
- Participating in regional and national professional organizations.
- Attend presentation preparations and develop presentation skills.
- Lead meetings and monitoring the Design Decision Log.
- Manage the flow of information from the client to the design team, and vice versa.
- Assist project teams with maintaining design in alignment with Owner approved budget and schedule thru routine reviews.
- Ensure design team completes their project construction phase and close-out commitments.
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.