Design Management Lead-Construction Administration - BX FAC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Design Management Lead – Construction Administration Company: ANE Consulting
Location: Manhattan, NY (Initially); Bronx, NY (Primarily thereafter)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $145,000 target offer, plus paid benefits, PTO, vacation, holidays, and 401(k) match About ANE Consulting

ANE Consulting is a leading construction management services firm known for its excellence in delivering complex, high-visibility projects. As part of a multi-billion-dollar NYC DDC Design-Build program, ANE supports the delivery of major public facilities across New York City.

About the Role

As Design Management Lead – Construction Administration , you will confirm building design delivery during construction for an NYC DDC Design-Build facility in the Bronx. You will coordinate closely with the Design-Builder, technical consultants, construction teams, and DDC to ensure design requirements are met and construction activities remain aligned with project scope, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.

The position will initially be based in Midtown/Lower Manhattan before transitioning primarily to the Bronx, with approximately one day per week in Midtown.

Key Responsibilities

• Confirm design and system compliance with project requirements, including RFIs and submittals.
• Support delivery of project work to established scope, quality, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Evaluate Design-Builder progress and support corrective actions when required.
• Review submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, samples, mock-ups, and change orders.
• Confirm design documentation meets established scope, standards, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Resolve construction-related design issues with the Design-Builder and project team.
• Coordinate DOB, FDNY, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) inspection-readiness activities.
• Participate in pre-walks and testing milestones to support inspection readiness.
• Coordinate Subject Matter Expert (SME) critical-scope site visits and track closeout activities.
• Conduct inspections and field observations, including documentation with photographs and drawing/specification references.
• Track outstanding field issues through resolution and closure.
• Coordinate design management and construction administration activities across project disciplines.
• Provide leadership and project management support while maintaining ownership of team and project results.
• Communicate effectively with DDC, Design-Builder representatives, consultants, and other project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and approximately 15+ years of relevant experience .
• Experience with contract-document review, field inspections/spot checks, and condition reporting.
• Background in project design, planning, and construction administration.
• Experience with high-rise construction and/or major public projects.
• Design-Build experience.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
• Proven ability to take ownership of team and project results.
• Strong client-facing verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with NYC agencies preferred.
• Architectural license desirable.
• Commitment to continuous learning and adoption of emerging tools and technologies.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.

What We Offer

• $145,000 target offer , with compensation negotiable based on experience.
• Paid benefits package including PTO, vacation, and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Initial Midtown/Lower Manhattan work location with transition to primarily Bronx-based work.
• Approximately one day per week in Midtown after transition.
• Standard schedule approximately 8:00/8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Opportunity to play a leadership role on a multi-billion-dollar NYC DDC Design-Build program.
• Work on a highly visible, long-term public infrastructure program involving major facilities across New York City.