Design Management Director, Industrial Manufacturing Construction
Location:
Dallas, TX, US, 75254
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Role Summary
The Design Management Director is responsible for providing overall direction and leadership for assigned work program for projects delivered via design-build, EPC, or other alternative delivery methods. Oversees successful design-phase delivery including leading the design team, trade partners, and others to achieve stated project objectives and outcomes. This position requires proactive leadership of the design process from initial business development phase through project completion. Plays an integral role with project team ensuring project goals are achieved. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes complex decisions on most tasks and consults senior management as needed.
Career Path: Various
Industrial/Manufacturing:
This Design Management role will provide engineering and design project management for a portfolio of projects from initial concept through startup. The projects this person will be engaged on will range in size, scope, and complexity. Partnering with our seasoned project teams and partners, this person will identify, understand, and manage the scope of work, schedule, and budget of various design packages. This could include Front End Loading, Process planning. Design development, permitting, equipment procurement, and installation. This person will also coordinate with various design partners and internal disciplines (architectural, electrical, mechanical, process/chemical , structural, etc.) and will be an integral part of problem-solving complex design challenges.
Key Role Responsibilities - Core
DESIGN MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP FAMILY - CORE
Provides project oversight during the design phase including direct oversight of design team and relationship management with all stakeholders in order to achieve anticipated outcomes.
Responsible for delivering results primarily by influencing and leading others by optimizing performance and productivity.
Partners with Operations and Client Solutions to grow sales and revenue, ensuring operational excellence and client experience for targeted design-build work programs; including preparing for interviews and leading internal and external presentations and proposals to support the business development process.
Works directly with operational delivery team to ensure smooth transition from Design Phase to Construction Phase activities.
Accountable for ensuring design documents meet owner's program requirements and remain aligned with construction budget.
Serves as the principal interface with design team, construction operations, and client.
Directs the selection of design professionals during the pre-qualification process by evaluating design partners through RFP and selection process to enable Design Build projects.
Partners with the Construction Project Executive to set design budgets, schedules and fees, and influences ongoing decisions throughout the project lifecycle that impacts cost, schedule, and budget.
Provides thought leadership and direction to the design process from schematic design through completion.
Contributes to developing and maintaining relationships with preferred design partners including architects and engineering consultants.
Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn's policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.
Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
Identifies, understands, and manages the scope of work, schedule, and budget of various design packages, such as HVAC system upgrades, process equipment installations , and structural modifications.
Reviews, negotiates, and manages owner and design partner contracts.
Collaborates with Design Partner Leads and Management to define project scope, develop design concepts, allocate tasks, and align staff capabilities with project requirements. Ensures effective communication channels are established to meet project objectives.
Leads and coordinates meetings and establishes all design document flow and document control with client, construction management, trade partners, regulatory agencies, and others involved.
Develops comprehensive project budgets and work schedules as key monitoring tools for tracking progress. Proactively adjusts plans to align with budgetary and scheduling goals.
Prepares the project execution plan, establishes control procedures, monitors progress, and takes corrective action as may be required.
Follows established change management procedures to document and receive authorization for project change orders in a timely manner.
Leads and facilitates client contact and business development activities.
Performs field verifications / site walks to identify, verify, resolve, and incorporate solutions into design packages. May actively troubleshoot and resolve complex design problems in the field during construction, ensuring seamless project execution.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Communication skills, verbal and written - Advanced
Ability to conduct effective presentations - Advanced
Proficiency in MS Office - Advanced
Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications - Advanced
Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy
Proficiency in Autodesk Suite
Experience with U.S. building design codes and material specific standards
Ability to think in a highly structured manner along all design disciplines while also having creativity to develop specialized solutions by anticipating potential challenges
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Education
Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or related field(Required)
In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered
Experience
15+ years design and/or construction management experience (Required)
5+ years people management experience
Cross-functional knowledge of the key engineering disciplines (Architectural, Structural, MEP, etc.) and relevant trades
Experience taking conceptual design through construction, working with internal and external partners
Experience delivering projects utilizing Design-Build, EPC or alternative contracting methods and managing associated contractual risk
Preferred Experience:
Experience with industrial, advanced technology or high-tech manufacturing facility design
Experience with Front End Loading or Planning
Experience with Lean Construction and/or design principles
Working Environment
Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
May require extensive periods of travel
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office
Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
Benefits Information
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.
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This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com
JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)
Requisition ID: 63979
Why People Work Here
At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them
Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts
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Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
