Lead Design Manager - $104K + Full Family Medical

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Design Manager - $104K
HTM Contractors, Inc. | Honolulu, HI

• $104,000.00
• Monday-Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Weekly Pay

Benefits:

• Medical and Dental Insurance – 100% Company Paid (Employee + Full Family) Begins after 4 weeks averaging 20+ hours/week
• Holiday Pay – 10 Holidays Per year
• PTO – 160 Hours per year
• Birthday Pay (after 1 year)
• Life Insurance: $10,000.00 company-paid
• Metlife
• Profit Sharing
• 401K Retirement Plan – Company Match up to 4% (after 1 year)

Company Culture:

• Humble - We learn, not brag
• Teamwork - We've got each other's backs
• Accountability - We own what we say and do
• Solution-Driven - We fix problems, not complain about them
• GWC - We hire people who get it, want it, and have the capacity to do it

The Work:

• Produce professional CAD drawings, complete design packages, demolition/construction plan sets, and HIWASTE MFG modification and fabrication drawings.
• Prepare accurate, permit-ready application packages and submit to DPP and other relevant agencies.
• Track permit status daily, manage correction cycles, and communicate directly with agencies as required.
• Revise drawings based on internal reviews, external feedback, and stamped revisions; ensure final plans are field-ready and constructible.
• Maintain and enforce company drawing standards, templates, and documentation protocols.
• Archive approved permits and maintain organized, compliant project records.
• Prioritize workload across active projects, maintain an accurate project tracker, and communicate risks or delays proactively.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Operations, structural engineers, architects, consultants, and internal teams to support project schedules.
• Identify workflow improvements, reduce errors and rework, increase turnaround efficiency, and support R&D initiatives as directed.

Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit preferred) with the ability to produce complete, permit-ready construction and demolition plan sets.
• Experience preparing fabrication and modification drawings in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of permitting processes, agency submittals, correction cycles, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with structural engineers, architects, consultants, Project Managers, and Operations teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple active projects, prioritize workload, and maintain accurate project tracking systems.
• Strong quality control skills, including thorough drawing review, revision integration, and enforcement of company drafting standards.
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on reducing errors, improving workflows, and increasing turnaround efficiency.

How to Apply:
Apply online or in person at
HTM Contractors. Inc.
130 Ohe St. Honolulu, HI 96813
(Monday to Friday, 7:00AM - 3:00PM)
Online: (
Email your application to info @htmcontractors.com and let us know why you think you’d be a great fit for our team!