Design Manager-Construction

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Company: Synectics Inc.

Location: Framingham, MA 01702

Description:

Description :
  • A full-service construction firm that knows how to get the job done under the most complex of circumstances. We deliver diversified Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, and Contingency/Disaster Relief construction services to our federal clients worldwide.
  • Seeking a Design Manager to provide management and oversight for company's Federal Design-Build Construction Projects and Programs.

    As a Design Manager you will be reporting to our Senior Vice President of Operations, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Manage and oversee design-build project(s), lead and coordinate the development of design-build project designs, and manage company design-build proposals, programs and/or projects both at the home office and at the project locations.
  • Lead, oversee and coordinate subcontractor Architecture/Engineering firms - all disciplines.
  • Develop and manage design schedules to ensure timely design submissions.
  • Review design-build submittals including phased design documents, released for construction plans, and working drawings for contract compliance and constructability issues.
  • Coordinate design development and design reviews with construction subcontractors to optimize the efficiency and economy of the design.
  • Prepare contract drawing and specification packages in conjunction with the Design Team.
  • Identify permitting requirements and manage the development of pre-construction permitting.
  • Represent company in project meetings; comment resolution meetings, design charrettes and preconstruction conferences; oral presentation experience required.
  • Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client to facilitate final construction design packages.
  • Manage project risk through the review and resolution of issues related to the project design and ensure adherence to Company's policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Coordinate and develop conceptual and proposal stage design packages in assistance of estimating effort on design-build proposals.
  • Administer all aspects of the Contract through the design stage, including contracting designers, managing changes, administration of Prime Contract and Subcontracts (invoicing, payments, modifications, etc.), scheduling, etc.
  • Develop and maintain productive and professional relationships with Client, A/E teams, and subcontractors to facilitate working relationships leading into construction activities.
  • Develop and train junior staff.
  • Assume additional responsibilities as directed.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering.
  • Professional Engineer or Architect Registration a plus.
  • 10 + years of cumulative experience in design and/or construction management.
  • Federal project experience required.
  • Design/Build project experience required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance is required.
  • Proficient in reading, understanding, and interpreting complex construction contract plans, technical requirements, special provisions, and standard specifications.
  • Proven leadership and organizational capacity relative to the comprehensive management of design teams and project stakeholders.
  • Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills required.

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