Design Manager

The Design Manager is a leadership role for a manager with
a unique blend of design and construction knowledge. This position provides managerial leadership
to efficiently complete design-build projects within the contract performance
requirements, on time, on budget and meet and/or exceed quality control
objectives.

CWC Leadership Competencies:

• Visionary: Consistently
  articulates a clear and compelling picture of the future that motivates
  and guides others toward long-term goals.
• Influential: Effectively
  persuades and inspires others by building strong relationships and
  presenting ideas with clarity and conviction.
• Takes Strategic
  Perspective:
  Approaches decisions with a broad, long-term view, aligning actions with
  organizational priorities and anticipating future implications.
• Team Focused: Actively
  contributes to a collaborative environment, valuing shared successes and
  supporting team cohesion and performance.
• Committed to
  Personal Development:
  Demonstrates a proactive approach to learning and growth by seeking
  feedback, embracing challenges, and enhancing personal effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-proposal

• Identify/source potential
  projects in coordination with the Preconstruction and Business Development
  departments
• Participate in formal and informal business development/sales
  meetings and presentations
• Participate in one or more
  industry associations at the committee and/or board level
• Build and nurture
  relationships with existing and potential design partners and clients
• Recommend design partners including architect, engineers, and other
  specialty consultants as appropriate for selected projects in the present pipeline
  that require a design/build contract delivery method.
• Participate in and contribute
  to win strategy

Proposal

• Lead and manage the design
  portion of proposal preparation in coordination with the Preconstruction and
  Marketing Departments.
• Engage design and necessary consultant
  partners as appropriate for the project
• Prepare and ensure execution of Teaming
  Agreement with the Design Team
• Get agreement on fundamental contract
  terms and conditions with the Design Team in advance of proposal
  submission
• Act as primary point of contact and manage
  communication with the Owner
• Develop a strategy for production of
  design deliverables for pricing and/or submission purposes and manage the
  Design Team to ensure timely and appropriate production.
• Work with Preconstruction and Operations
  Departments to weigh cost/scope tradeoffs to develop a "Best Value"
  proposal
• Prepare soft costs estimates including
  design fees, permit fees, utility fees, design management general
  conditions and other applicable costs
• Lead progress/coordination meetings with
  design team during the proposal phase of the puruist
• Coordinate with the Marketing Department
  on the development of technical information to be included in the proposal
• Determine appropriate schedule durations
  and logic for the preconstruction/design portion of the project and
  communicate this information to Scheduling department
• Provide quality control reviews of
  submission documents (Drawings, narratives, specifications, etc.) to
  confirm compliance with the solicitation.
• Participate in the preparation of and make
  presentations to Owner/Agencies in support of the proposals.

Post Award

• Prepare and negotiate Design
  Team agreements with support and final approval from CBO.
• Refine the Design Team,
  layout strategy, establish a design schedule and assertively move the project
  forward to meet the overall contract performance requirements
• Conduct meeting(s) with
  Owners/Agencies for project kick-off and other interaction during the design
  phase
• Conduct and oversee weekly
  design coordination meetings with Design Team, Operations and Preconstruction.
• Produce meeting minutes for
  all meetings and formal communications within 48 hours
• Manage the design process
  including:

• RFIs
• Owner communication
• Ensure design complies with RFP and the
  proposal
• Scheduling and schedule maintenance
• Cost control in coordination with Preconstruction
  and Operations
• Document quality control in coordination
  with the Design Team, Preconstruction, and Operations
• Constructability review in coordination
  with Operations
• Ensure timely and quality design
  submissions and reviews
• Monitoring the Owner's comments and
  Design Team's responses
• LEED compliance and ensure design meets
  or exceeds goals
• Quality control of design submission
  through detailed review of deliverables
• Maintain good documentation and maintain
  document control systems
• Secure all necessary jurisdictional regulatory agency reviews
  and/or approvals (e.g. county, state, Department of Environment,
  Department of Transportation, Architectural Review Board, Commission of
  Fine Arts, NCPC etc. Attend meetings as appropriate to defend the design
  and the project.
• Manage permit tracking log with all
  relevant permits and approvals required by project.
• Secure all necessary permits and approvals
  from local utilities with or without the assistance of a third-party
  expeditor if required under the owner contract
• Ensure a seamless hand-off of the
  construction documents to Operations
• Stay involved during construction as
  design liaison as necessary
• Use latest
  technology and software to complete projects.
  
  

Qualifications:

• At least five (5) years of
  experience in managing construction projects in excess of Twenty Million
  Dollars ($20M).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Procore Bluebeam as well as an
  understanding of Primavera scheduling and Navisworks for BIM
• Encourage free, open,
  professional communication
• Nurture creative problem
  solving
• Provide leadership/inspiration
• Strong written and verbal communications
  skills
• Ability in assessing and
  prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands
• Excellent organizational and
  interpersonal skills
• Passionate and dedicated to
  high-quality work
• Confidential, trustworthy, and
  self-motivated personality characteristics
• Ability to perform duties in a digital/paperless environment.

Preferred
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture,
  Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• LEED Accreditation
• DBIA Certification

Wage Transparency

In accordance with the Maryland Wage Transparency Law, the base salary range for this position is: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00

Coakley & Williams Construction offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental and vision coverage, employer-matched 401(k), paid time off and holidays, performance-based bonuses, wellness program, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate's individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

Additional Note

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work required. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands, or working conditions associated with the job. Successful candidates will seek additional responsibilities and opportunities to grow their skills in support of the company's goals.

Coakley & Williams Construction is an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the
workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical
and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected
veterans' status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national,
federal, state, or local law. Coakley & Williams Construction promotes a
drug-free workplace.