Sr Design Manager

Overview Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Sr Design Manager to be responsible for the integration of design and construction teams on a single specific project to deliverable coordinated, constructible, and cost-effective designs on schedule and within budget by implementing key SOPs and managing the daily productivity of the multi-disciplinary team.Who are we? As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Who are you? You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual. You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future. Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. What’s in it for you? Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. Responsibilities Serves as primary liaison between design, construction, and owner teams during all project phases from pursuit through project executionActs as the primary Design Management lead for one major or complex project, or limited concurrent projects depending on size, delivery model, design pace, procurement complexity, and owner/stakeholder demandDevelops strategy for design services breakdown and integration of specialty consultants of design/build trades, in collaboration with Preconstruction and project leadershipDefines technical scope and ensure comprehensive bridging documents, as well as validation of Basis of DesignLeads alignment of owner requirements, design scope, consultant responsibilities, budget, procurement strategy, and construction readiness; proactively identifies and resolves gaps, conflicts, and risks before they impact executionFacilitates design kick-off including all relevant Gilbane and client stakeholders, as well as all milestone reviewsWorks with the Owner to fully understand requirements, including commissioning, turn-over, digital records and operations and maintenance standards and protocolsDevelops and maintains design deliverable schedules aligned with procurement and build phasesFacilitates design charrettes, daily design coordination amongst the multi-disciplinary team, team chartering, and owner approval processesCoordinates permitting process and maintain related schedules; holds design team accountable to meet permitting deadlinesLeads design risk management, including cost-benefit analysis and change impactsFacilitates “Safety Risk and Opportunity Analysis During Design”workshops at each milestone stage, including key Gilbane, design team, and owner stakeholders, capturing discussion points in Risk Register for the duration of designEscalates unresolved scope, budget, schedule, procurement, safety, QA/QC, legal, or risk concerns to project leadershipLeads the Owner Review and Approval Process for all milestone design deliverables, including comment resolution and implementationWorks with preconstruction/estimating as the cost model is developed, revised, and reconciled, to understand any project scope that is not aligned with the owner budget; works with AE partners to correct design for budget alignmentCollaborates with Preconstruction, Estimating, and Purchasing teams estimating on all procurement efforts. Purchasing to develop procurement strategy, readiness and execution plan, in collaboration with Preconstruction, Operations and Design Management. Design Management to align strategy with AE partner deliverables and schedule, as well as hold partners accountable for procurement readiness.Supports constructability reviews, providing feedback on design alignment with owner requirements; holds design team accountable for incorporation of constructability review feedbackOversees design progression to ensure alignment with budget, schedule, and constructability; lead target value designEnsures Health & Safety integration, introduces Hierarchy of Controls, and incorporates logistics planning into the design Promotes design-build mindset and collaboration between disciplinesOversees and validates design team invoicing and design QA/QC for regulatory and standards complianceImproves documentation of design basis and assumptionsEmphasizes the importance of delivering the proposed design and managing scope changesFacilitates construction phase design services kick-off to confirm construction and close-out expectations from our design partnersCommunicates design scope and intent, as well as any managed risks, to construction team for seamless execution in the build phaseWorks with Operations to establish all project controls in accordance with Division 1 specifications to ensure alignmentResolves scope conflicts between the design team, trade partners and project teams and develop recovery plans as neededAs changes arise, works with our design partners and Operations team to manage design updates and any related impactsExpected to contribute to organizational learning by sharing lessons learned and best practices for alternative deliveryMentors and coaches the Design Project Specialist providing technical guidance, leadership development, and performance feedbackResponsible for the career development and coaching of team membersFosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team membersInterprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals Qualifications EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONBachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field8-12 years of relevant experience with an active role on a multidisciplinary team in Design-Build, IPD, P3, EPC, or other alternative delivery modelsTypically leads Design Management for one major/complex project or limited concurrent projects depending on complexity and staffing modelDBIA, LEED, RA, PE, AIA, NCIDQ, or related credentials may be preferred based on project/client requirementsOr equivalent combination of education and experienceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESStrong understanding of design-to-budget, constructability, and risk managementExecutes departmental processes and proceduresExcellent communication, leadership, and team-building skillsAbility to manage multiple stakeholders and drive consensus,Proficiency in design and construction management software/tools; proficiency in BIM software is preferredCollaborate with project leadership on strategic thinking and problem-solving action plansCollaborative influence with teamRisk identification and mitigationInnovation and continuous improvementResults-oriented and accountableSalary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.For (Arlington, VA) this ranges from $145,000-$185,000 plus benefits and retirement program.Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly. Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-13501Category: Preconstruction