Design Manager

Employment Offer Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility 
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

About Hensel Phelps

At Hensel Phelps, construction is our business. With world-class leadership and a well-honed approach developed over more than three quarters of a century, we employ expertise, experience, and ingenuity to build landmark properties – and build lasting relationships with our clients. We approach every project “The Hensel Phelps Way,” inspiring trust and delivering excellence in all we do. Our comprehensive construction services – from preconstruction through constructability and field management – deliver superior results on time and on budget. Hensel Phelps’ Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) technology enhances our ability to deliver projects faster, more cost effectively and with a greater level of quality. 

The Hensel Phelps Way is built on four pillars: People, Process, Partnership and Technology.

Position Description

The design manager is responsible for the successful completion of the design of a project.  This position requires the ability for an individual to bridge the gap between design and construction.  Design managers will collaborate on projects with their colleagues, delegate tasks and check for quality and consistency. 

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing.
• Minimum of 15-20 years of sales and development experience in the local market.
• Ability to prioritize tasks when faced with multiple deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in Database Applications (Microsoft Dynamics CRM).
• Proven track record in building sales of construction products.
• Established connections in the local commercial construction market as a result of previous sales experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience on large commercial construction projects.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.
• Experience estimating large, complex projects preferred.

Essential Duties:

• Subcontractor management.
• Implementation of a constructability log.
• Manage a Third Party/Peer Review process.
• Design to budget.
• Customer / Owner relations.
• Submittal reviews.
• Support the bid package process.
• Risk management.
• Collaborating with team members.
• Conduct presentations.
• Cost reporting.
• Personnel evaluation and development.

Benefits

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (except in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance, as well as optional participation in a flexible spending account (FSA). Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further, salaried employees also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.