Position Overview:
The Design Manager is responsible for leading and managing the design phase of civil engineering projects from initial concept through final design. This role ensures the design team remains accountable for quality, schedule, and deliverables while maintaining strong coordination with clients, internal teams, and regulatory agencies. The Design Manager works closely with the Project Manager to develop design intent and guide the project through a successful and efficient design process.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the design team throughout all phases of project development, establishing clear expectations, workflows, and accountability for schedules, deliverables, and quality standards
- Coordinate and communicate with clients, local agencies, and external partners to ensure alignment on design intent, requirements, and project updates
- Oversee the full design process from concept through completion, monitoring progress, maintaining schedules, and proactively addressing challenges that could impact project goals
- Provide technical oversight and perform quality assurance reviews of drawings, calculations, and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with engineering standards
- Organize and lead design coordination meetings, document key decisions and action items, and ensure effective communication across all project stakeholders
- Manage coordination between internal staff, subconsultants and other disciplines, ensuring design elements are integrated, conflicts are resolved early, and deliverables are completed in a timely manner
- Ensure all designs meet applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, and support the permitting and approval process as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- Demonstrated experience completing civil engineering design projects and leading project teams
- Strong communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Thorough understanding of design standards, regulatory requirements, and multi-discipline coordination
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work schedule
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Professional organization memberships
