At LBYD Federal, “Large Firm Expertise, Small Firm Responsive”, is our motto we live by and practice each day. With the capability to produce high quality designs in a fun, supportive and exciting atmosphere, we recognize our employees are our greatest asset. We offer an exciting variety of opportunities for employees to develop and grow their careers, working alongside diverse and supportive team members to achieve success. We maintain our responsiveness to clients and partners by allowing our employees the autonomy to achieve success.
Along with a competitive benefits package and 401(k) matching, we strive to maintain a 98% employee retention rate, by providing our employees endless growth opportunities. Unique opportunities such as a formalized mentorship program, professional development through North Wind University, a wellness program, celebrating our employees time with us through our employee service awards program, and many others meant to enhance the employee experience ultimately led to high employee satisfaction. Additionally, we strive to support the communities we live, work, and enjoy by taking part in community fundraisers, and volunteering through local and national organizations.
We give you the flexibility to achieve your best work by offering hybrid working options, while fostering a culture of inclusivity, equity and diversity, creating a workplace we feel everyone can achieve success. We take pride in the impact our employees make as leaders, no matter the level within the organization. You will be connected with like-minded, high achieving individuals upon joining our organization leading and participating in the most challenging designs across the world.
Candidates must be able to meet the standards required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance
Job Description
The Design Manager provides effective, skilled project management to help in reducing the costs of delivering projects and adding value to the company and the client by applying proven project management techniques.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for construction phase services as required by the scope of work. This typically includes services performed in office environment such as coordinating LYBD’s responses to RFIs, shop drawing reviews, and construction modification documents.
- Functions as a team leader for assigned projects serving as the primary point of contact with the client.
- Responsible for project deliverables that are compliant with the Scope of Work and all project requirements.
- Leads the design team in the development of project documents by providing overall direction to the team, and coordinates with external project stakeholders, internal team members and subcontractors
- Responsible for the overall quality of the project documents and adherence with LYBD’s Quality Program.
- Manages and enhances project quality by providing ideas and guidance to the team aimed at improving the effectiveness of their role and project delivery in general.
- Assesses project requirements and develops and executes a sound project management approach to meet the needs of the project and client.
- Responsible for initial development of the project fee proposal and coordination with discipline directors and design leads for specific budget input and plays a prominent role in fee negotiations with the client.
- Facilitates the creation of communication plans, ensuring that appropriate information is exchanged among key stakeholders, and conducts status review meetings among project team members and clients through project execution.
- Determines, monitors, and reviews internal costs, operational budgets, schedules, and staffing requirements for project teams.
- Plans, organizes and staffs key design positions for the project through coordination with the discipline leads and those they assign.
- Mentors and trains team members in project management methods, procedures, and activities.
- QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Education and Experience:
- Professional Registration (P.E.) or Registered Architect (RA) is preferred, PMI Certification will be considered.
- 15+ years of experience as a Design Manager in an Architectural or Engineering organization is preferred.
- Experience as a Design Manager or Project Architect with industrial building types including all phases of design and construction administration.
- Demonstrated design and project management experience within Federal and/or DOD markets is preferred.
- Ability to pass background check to obtain any required security passes, network access, and clean driving record.
- Skills and Abilities:
- Strong working knowledge of design and construction, building systems/components and technology, Federal Design Criteria (e.g., Uniform Facilities Criteria), contract management, project delivery methods, team- building and client relationship building.
- Ability to demonstrate, conduct, and conform to a set of values and accepted standards, such as honesty, integrity, reliability, and accountability.
- Ability to effectively work within a team environment to accomplish work activities, exhibiting a professional demeanor toward co-workers and customers.
- Ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and concisely with others using both the spoken and written word, as well as the ability to actively listen and comprehend communication from others.
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to travel is required.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be sitting for long periods of time in an office environment. Sedentary physical workload; must be able to exert up to a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; required to have a close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading; specific physical requirements include, but are not limited to, sitting, walking, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions. The employee is often required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- The majority of the work is conducted indoors in a standard office environment. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
- Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
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