Design Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Design Manager in Hawthorne, CA.

Summary:
Our client is looking for a highly skilled Design Project Manager who is passionate about our mission to join our North American R&D Infrastructure team. In this role, you will be asked to own and drive the full design and engineering efforts for construction and infrastructure development projects from concept to build in the LA area and across the U.S.

Responsibilities:
* Organize and manage construction design packages, design reviews, and deliverables to support all aspects of construction, including scope of work, kick-off, 30%, 60%, 90%, IFP, and IFC, and CA phase and close out
* Utilize technical experience to design complex systems and components to support engineering and construction, from concept level to production, ensuring optimization and efficiency are taken into consideration
* Support feasibility and due diligence efforts through studying utility capacity, estimating load requirements, performing site surveys, and reviewing local codes and utility standards
* Communicate effectively across various cross-functional teams, including Construction, Facilities, Workplace, IT, EHS, Project Controls/Estimating, etc. to build relationships and ensure overall project alignment
* Manage customer/end user requests and fundamentally understanding stakeholder requirements to convert them into project deliverables and schedules
* Understand different project delivery methods and define strategies for design and engineering deliverables including construction and permit packages for various jurisdictions
* Implement innovative design methodologies and own the full design and engineering efforts for infrastructure construction development from concept to delivery to meet aggressive goals and schedules
* On-board consultant support, as needed, including Request for Proposals, invoicing, and overseeing the team

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural/Civil, or Electrical Engineering, or similar and related degree
* Minimum 7+ years of professional experience managing complex Design projects with heavy MEP scope for R&D facilities, Workplace, and site infrastructure
* Advanced project management skills (managing multidisciplinary teams within A/E firms or owner-side) demonstrating application of project and program management fundamentals to solve complex engineering problems
* Experience with BIM software, including Revit and Autodesk Construction Cloud
* Ability to effectively own and execute many projects and tasks in parallel and prioritize critical tasks
* Ability to travel up to 25-33% across the country
* PE license preferred (CA, TX, CO, NV preference)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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