Project Design Manager

Project Design Manager

For more than a decade, Island Exterior Fabricators (IEF) has operated as a privately owned practice specializing in the delivery of bespoke, high-performing prefabricated facade systems. Our 50-acre manufacturing campus is headquartered in Calverton, New York, and supported by design and engineering offices in Manhattan, Boston, and Hartford.

Our organization is fully self-sustained, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that enable us to deliver a high-quality product. Our production capabilities, installation network, and bonding capacity allow Island to complete large-scale, complex projects in a timely, efficient manner.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a Project Design Manager at IEF, you will be accountable for the design execution and overseeing of the design phase of complex curtain wall and exterior faced projects. This role is responsible for managing design schedules, supervising internal and external design teams, and ensuring high-quality submittals and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Maintaining a structured and organized project folder on either the server or cloud
• Participate in Design Assist meetings. Work business development and other groups to manage the project.
• Develop project submittal schedule, considering the production schedule, installation schedule and material lead times. Must collaborate with the PM, Materials Manager, System Design Lead, and Fabrication lead to develop these schedules.
• Ensure that the project specifications are complied with, and the architect's design intent is maintained.
• Knowledge of 2D Drafting and system development, with a basis in Autodesk or similar drafting software
• Knowledge of 3D modeling and fabrication material releasing, with a basis in Inventor, Rhino, Solid works, BIM 360, etc.
• Must be very familiar with construction documents, including architectural drawings, structural drawings and project specifications.
• Must be able to compile and submit RFIs, while maintaining the RFI log.
• Must be able to compile and submit drawing and engineering submittal while maintaining an accurate log.
• Must do general checks of fabrication models, prior to release, to confirm they are in alignment with shop drawings, current RFI, and architectural intent.
• Must be able to prepare and submit project samples, material specifications and LEED information.
• Should submit shop drawing packages, structural calculation, thermal reports etc.

AUTHORITIES:

• Be able to manage an internal or external design team to maintain the project schedule. This includes both delegating tasks, guiding, and supervising team members and helping them grow professionally.
• Must assess design risks and communicate to Project manager there is a problem. Together they must proactively work toward a solution.
• Must thoroughly review all system/shop drawings, while also doing a general review of thermal analyses, and structural calculations prior to them being submitted. The DM is ultimately responsible for design information

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have between 5 and 10- years of experience in the curtain wall industry, having experience managing a team of designers and understands what it takes to run the design side of a project
• Proven experience managing internal/external design teams
• Proficient understanding of 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and fabrication tools (AutoDesk Suite; CAS, Inventor, NavisWorks/ Microsoft Office; Outlook, Excel, Word., Teams/Rhino*not required but a plus/Revu Bluebeam)
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to maintain structured digital projects

Location: Hartford/CT, Boston/MA, NYC, Southern California Schedule: (Hybrid/Remote) Monday-Friday 8am-5pm - Travel

Benefits: 401(k) matching, AD&D insurance, Dental insurance, Family leave, Flexible schedule, Flexible spending account Gym membership, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Parental leave, Professional development assistance, Vision insurance.

Island Exterior Fabricators is an equal-opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.