Plant Construction Company, L.P. is an award winning general contractor headquartered in San Francisco with an annual volume of approximately $400M. For over 75 years, Plant has been a leader in the construction industry providing preconstruction, construction management, and general contracting services for a wide range of project types including seismic renovation, infrastructure, life sciences, education, office, mixed-use developments, historic structures, hospitality and residential. We are known to consistently deliver quality construction, detailed and accurate estimates, and high touch client services for the most complex projects. As a firm of approximately 350 people, Plant is recognized for consistently meeting the standard set by the slogan The Finest Construction Services, Efficiently Performed, Delivered on Schedule.
We are seeking an experienced Design Build Manager to join our team. Ideal candidate will possess experience in both the design and construction industries. The individual should be well-versed and at ease in multi-disciplinary environments. The Design Build Manager will play a pivotal role in Plant Construction's upcoming design build projects, as they will be required to comprehend and convey the project's vision to the entire project team and serve as the primary liaison between the Owner, Design Team, and General Contractor/Design Builder.
Position Title: Design Build Manager
Reports To: Construction Manager
Status: Exempt
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Required Experience: 10+ years
Salary Range: $160,000 - $185,000
As a Design Manager, you will:
- Have the ability to seamlessly consider design and construction processes concurrently
- Oversee the integration of design and construction processes
- Empower team members to lead when necessary
- Effectively manage the flow of information throughout the design and preconstruction phases
- Be Proficient in developing design schedule
- Have a strong knowledge of design and delivery risk profiles, and ability to effectively manage risk throughout the process
- Proven familiarity with estimating, budgeting, and cost management processes
- Demonstrated experience in integrating subcontractors into the design process
- We are looking for candidates who possess these essential skills to contribute to our team's success.
- Oversee the design-build process from conception to completion, ensuring all aspects of the project are completed on time and within budget
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and specifications
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure project goals are met
- Actively lead an integrated design-build team, including regular interfaces with clients, designers, trade partners and other key stakeholders
- Guide collaboration internally with technical teams, construction managers,
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and address any issues that may arise
- Communicate with clients to provide updates on project status and address any concerns
- Address design concerns or issues resolutions as they arise.
- Assist in the preparation of proposals, estimates, and project plans and providing insights to pursuits.
- Other Responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor s in Architecture or Civil Engineering preferred; Master s degree a plus.
- 10+ years relevant work experience managing construction and/or design integration; with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
- DBIA Certification highly preferred
- Working knowledge of project management software; Revit and other BIM-related design tools strongly preferred
- Robust knowledge of design and cost management principles and practices
- Clear understanding of integrated design and construction schedules
- Strong leadership, communication and relationship-management skills
- Proven track record of successfully managing multifaceted design-build projects to completion.
- Ability to contribute in pursuit efforts for design-build projects
- Self-motivated, organized team player with ability to manage work priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse, multi-organizational teams and stakeholders.
Plant Construction Company L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offers a competitive salary and benefits package and has an excellent record of employee retention. We promote professional development and career advancement opportunities.