IS Design Manager

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At ENFRA, stability, innovation, and growth are more than just values—they are the pillars of our continued success. Overview The Design Team Manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of design services for complex energy and infrastructure projects for hospital and college campuses, managing a team of mechanical and electrical engineers and designers. This role is responsible for ensuring the development of high-quality, multidisciplinary designs—including power distribution, HVAC, hydronic, thermal plant, renewable energy, storage, and controls systems that are fully coordinated, code-compliant, and constructible. The Design Team Manager ensures alignment with existing facilities, operational constraints, and client objectives, particularly in complex environments such as healthcare campuses. This role provides direct leadership to design staff, typically including two Professional Engineers and three designers or junior engineers, and is accountable for team performance, workload management, technical quality, and staff development. The Design Team Manager coordinates closely with construction, project management, procurement, and operations teams to ensure that design intent is effectively translated into field execution. Responsibilities include leading design coordination efforts, overseeing deliverables, supporting permitting and procurement processes, resolving technical and constructability challenges, and ensuring consistent application of ENFRA standards and best practices. The Design Team Manager is also responsible for project-level design accountability, including managing scope, schedule, and budget for design services within assigned projects or programs. This includes participating in client interactions, supporting project planning and reporting, and ensuring that all design outcomes support performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and long-term operational objectives, including measurement and verification requirements. The role requires balancing technical leadership with operational execution to deliver integrated, high-performing systems consistent with ENFRA’s Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) model. Responsibilities Specific responsibilities include: Design Leadership & Technical Oversight Lead multidisciplinary design efforts across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems Ensure designs are code-compliant, constructible, and aligned with project requirements Review and approve engineering and design deliverables for technical quality and coordination Oversee integration with existing systems, campus infrastructure, and operational constraints Team Leadership & Development Supervise and mentor a team of Professional Engineers (Mechanical and Electrical), Designers and junior engineers Manage workload, performance, and professional development of team members Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement Project Execution & Coordination Manage design scope for projects/programs typically valued at $30M–$40M Lead design coordination meetings and interdisciplinary collaboration Ensure alignment with construction sequencing, procurement timelines, and field execution Support resolution of field issues, RFIs, and constructability challenges Client & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a key design point of contact for assigned client or program Support client meetings, technical discussions, and presentations Align design solutions with client goals, operational requirements, and performance targets Project Controls & Delivery Manage design schedule, budget, and deliverables Support project reporting, forecasting, and risk identification Ensure consistency with contract requirements and performance obligations Performance & EaaS Integration Ensure designs support Energy efficiency and system performance Reliability and resiliency requirements Measurement & verification (M&V) and long-term operational outcomes Align design solutions with ENFRA’s full lifecycle delivery model, from concept through commissioning and optimization Key Competencies Technical leadership and decision-making Team management and talent development Multidisciplinary coordination and integration Project management (scope, schedule, budget) Communication and client engagement Constructability and field awareness Performance-driven design mindset Qualifications Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications Education & Licensure: Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field Professional Engineer (PE) License (Architectural, Electrical, or Mechanical preferred) Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in building systems, energy infrastructure, and/or design-build environment and 2 years of leadership experience concurrently Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary design teams Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical power systems, and building infrastructure Expertise in interpreting codes, standards, and permitting processes Experience with construction coordination and design-build delivery Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications Master’s degree in engineering or MBA Experience in Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS), ESCO, or large-scale energy infrastructure projects Experience working in healthcare, campus, or mission-critical environments Demonstrated ability to manage projects in the $30M–$40M range or larger Strong client-facing and client relationship experience Travel Requirements 20% - 30% of the time will be spent traveling to the job site(s)/office locations. Physical/Work Environment Requirements Physical Activities Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assignedClimbing stairs.Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingersRemaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods Environmental Conditions Outdoor elements such as precipitation and windQuiet environment Physical Demands Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds Pay Range USD $134,430.00 - USD $179,425.00 /Yr. ENFRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr ENFRA Solutions