Preconstruction Project Executive - Design Manager

Position Summary The Preconstruction Executive – Design Manager reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Strategic Services and supports the Vice President of Preconstruction while leading the development and execution of the company’s design build strategy. The Design Manager is a key leadership role that oversees the design build strategy and project execution from initiation to handoff to Operations. Responsibilities Lead design-build preconstruction efforts by establishing the design management plan, design schedule and milestones, decision log, and deliverable requirements from pursuit through handoff to Operations. Perform RFP/RFQ and contract document analysis for design-build pursuits to identify scope, performance criteria, deliverables, risk items, and proposal requirements; translate those requirements into a clear execution plan for the preconstruction team. Coordinate with preconstruction team leads (trade managers, MEP, scheduling, VDC, estimating) to assign responsibilities by phase and maintain a consistent cadence of design-to-budget and design-to-schedule checkpoints. Lead design team selection in coordination with leadership: develop shortlist criteria, interview approach, scope alignment, and onboarding expectations to meet HITT deliverables and client requirements. Manage the design process by facilitating design coordination meetings, tracking design actions and decisions, ensuring constructability reviews are completed, and driving timely owner and designer decisions required to maintain schedule. Integrate trade partner input (design-assist or delegated design where applicable) to support constructability, systems coordination, long-lead procurement, and package strategy; document scope splits and design responsibilities. Prepare and analyze bid or budget proposals to include current market conditions, historical data, material escalation, internal estimates and subcontractor input for complete and accurate proposals to clients. Develop and coordinate proposal narratives and exhibits related to the design-build approach, design management, schedule strategy, risk, and cost drivers in alignment with RFP requirements. Make and influence decisions under tight deadlines. Identify and communicate cost‑saving solutions both internally and externally. Review work product to ensure process and quality are consistently being achieved. Assist with ongoing training of all staff members. Present technical and financial information to stakeholders, including changes from previously presented pricing information. Qualifications DBIA education or certification, or equivalent design‑build training, is a plus. Strong understanding of design‑build procurement and RFP requirements, including development of compliance matrices, risk registers, and design‑management narratives. Demonstrated experience leading design‑build pursuits and preconstruction with responsibility for design management and coordination of A/E deliverables. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field preferred. Five to ten years of commercial general contracting preconstruction or operations experience preferred. Clear and concise communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. Critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making in pressure situations. Ability to analyze construction documents and identify missing details and components required to provide a complete system or scope. Meticulous attention to detail. Timeline and deadline oriented. Understanding of Building Code and LEED requirements. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Experience with Adobe products, including Bluebeam. HITT Contracting is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job‑related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug‑free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr HITT Contracting Inc