Design Manager

Job Title: Design Program Manager - Design Change AdministrationJob Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Design Program Manager to oversee and streamline our design bulletin system and manage building design changes. This role requires someone who can effectively coordinate between design discipline teams, stakeholders, and project managers while maintaining precise documentation of design modifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the design bulletin system ensuring accurate tracking and distribution of design changes.

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and construction teams to facilitate design change implementation.

• Create and maintain project schedules, timelines, and documentation for design modifications.

• Lead design change review meetings and facilitate decision-making processes.

• Develop and implement standardized processes for design change management.

• Monitor project budgets and resources related to design modifications.

• Generate regular status reports and updates for stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with building codes and regulatory requirements.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

• 5 years of experience in design or construction project management.

• Strong understanding of building design and construction processes.

• Proven track record of successful project delivery and change management.

• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.

• Proficiency in project management and design software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM 360), Smartsheet, and construction design documentation is strongly preferred.

• The ability to hit the ground running with RFI processing, Design Bulletin issuance, and database management in a construction design environment.

Work Environment

This position is virtual/remote, allowing for flexibility and a dynamic work setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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