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Design Manager
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.
McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.
How do McCarthy partners define our culture?
We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.
- Resolution Driver: Drives decision making process and issue resolution. Detail oriented. Strong organizational skills.
- Goal Owner: Takes ownership of the planning, organization, and follow through of project results. Self-starter.
- Mature Collaborator: Builds trusting relationships. Resolves conflict while maintaining composure. Fosters collaboration. Builds consensus. Maintains positive and solutions-oriented approach.
- Adaptable Leader: Knows when and how to take charge, facilitate, or influence effectively in grey/ambiguous situations, depending on the setting (contract type, relationships, meeting vs one-on-one, etc.). Flexible. Strong communicator.
- Performance Elevator: Creates a team-first environment of growth and development. Enjoys ongoing learning and training others.
- Assist with project startup activities.
- Develop and maintain project organizational charts, roles & responsibilities matrixes, and decision-making workflows.
- Participate in teaming and partnering meetings.
- Lead kickoff meetings and weekly internal and external coordination meetings.
- Establish collaboration procedures with the owner and design team.
- Lead project team alignment effort during transition from design phase to construction.
- Manage and develop other team members.
- Collaboratively develop integrated project schedules including activities for design, preconstruction, permitting, procurement, construction, activation, and closeout.
- Lead phase pull planning sessions.
- Lead weekly pull plan updates.
- Collaboratively develop design deliverables plan with owner, designer, preconstruction and construction teams.
- Lead design review process to ensure design in aligned with owner’s project requirements, design intent that is clear and coordinated, budget, and plan for construction (schedule, quality, safety, etc.).
- Lead design issue management.
- Assist with designer contracting process.
- Manage design-build and design-assist trade partners.
- Coordinate design scopes of service, including design-build, design-assist, and delegated design.
- Work with Business Development team to develop and maintain any potential and existing client-business relationships
- Develop a strong understanding of the company's services, capabilities, business strategy, and knowledge of their local/national competition
- Assist in developing creative solutions for existing clients, as well as for new opportunities
- Actively participate in pursuits including proposal development and interviews, as needed
- Actively participate in industry organizations, including the delivery of strategic presentations and board representation, as appropriate
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering related field.
- 8-10+ years of experience in design and/or construction.
- Strong knowledge and experience in engineering/consulting or estimating/preconstruction.
- Familiarity with collaborative delivery (design-build, CMAR, etc.).
- Proficient in interpreting and understanding technical memoranda, specifications, drawings, process flow diagrams, and other project-related documentation.
- Ability to supervise, interface and develop all levels of personnel.
- This role involves travel up to 25% of the time.
