J.E. Dunn Construction Company
Design Management Director
Location: Austin, TX, US, 78704
Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection. Role Summary The Design Management Director is responsible for providing overall direction and leadership for assigned work program for projects delivered via design-build, EPC, or other alternative delivery methods. Oversees successful design-phase delivery including leading the design team, trade partners, and others to achieve stated project objectives and outcomes. This position requires proactive leadership of the design process from initial business development phase through project completion. Plays an integral role with project team ensuring project goals are achieved. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes complex decisions on most tasks and consults senior management as needed.
Career Path: Various
Key Role Responsibilities - Core DESIGN MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP FAMILY – CORE
Provides project oversight during the design phase including direct oversight of design team and relationship management with all stakeholders in order to achieve anticipated outcomes.
Responsible for delivering results primarily by influencing and leading others by optimizing performance and productivity.
Partners with Operations and Client Solutions to grow sales and revenue, ensuring operational excellence and client experience for targeted design-build work programs; including preparing for interviews and leading internal and external presentations and proposals to support the business development process.
Works directly with operational delivery team to ensure smooth transition from Design Phase to Construction Phase activities.
Accountable for ensuring design documents meet owner’s program requirements and remain aligned with construction budget.
Serves as the principal interface with design team, construction operations, and client.
Directs the selection of design professionals during the pre-qualification process by evaluating design partners through RFP and selection process to enable Design Build projects.
Partners with the Construction Project Executive to set design budgets, schedules and fees, and influences ongoing decisions throughout the project lifecycle that impacts cost, schedule, and budget.
Provides thought leadership and direction to the design process from schematic design through completion.
Contributes to developing and maintaining relationships with preferred design partners including architects and engineering consultants.
Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced
Ability to conduct effective presentations – Advanced
Proficiency in MS Office – Advanced
Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications – Advanced
Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy
Proficiency in Autodesk Suite
Experience with U.S. building design codes and material specific standards
Ability to think in a highly structured manner along all design disciplines while also having creativity to develop specialized solutions by anticipating potential challenges
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Education
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field(Required)
In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered
Experience
15+ years design and/or construction management experience (Required)
5+ years people management experience
Cross-functional knowledge of the key engineering disciplines (Architectural, Structural, MEP, etc.) and relevant trades
Experience taking conceptual design through construction, working with internal and external partners
Experience delivering projects utilizing Design-Build, EPC or alternative contracting methods and managing associated contractual risk
Working Environment
Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
May require extensive periods of travel
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office
Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
Benefits Information The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.
Click here for benefits details. (https://www.jedunn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Colorado-Benefit-Descriptions.pdf)
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com
JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Why People Work Here At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them
Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts
About JE Dunn For more information on who we are, clickhere. (https://www.jedunn.com/who-we-are/)
EEO NOTICES Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)
California Privacy Policy
E-Verify JE Dunn participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program.
E-Verify Participation (English and Spanish) (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf)
Right to Work (English)
Right to Work (Spanish) (https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Verification/E-Verify/E-Verify_Native_Documents/IER-RightoWorkPosterES.pdf)
Nearest Major Market: Austin
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Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection. Role Summary The Design Management Director is responsible for providing overall direction and leadership for assigned work program for projects delivered via design-build, EPC, or other alternative delivery methods. Oversees successful design-phase delivery including leading the design team, trade partners, and others to achieve stated project objectives and outcomes. This position requires proactive leadership of the design process from initial business development phase through project completion. Plays an integral role with project team ensuring project goals are achieved. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes complex decisions on most tasks and consults senior management as needed.
Career Path: Various
Key Role Responsibilities - Core DESIGN MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP FAMILY – CORE
Provides project oversight during the design phase including direct oversight of design team and relationship management with all stakeholders in order to achieve anticipated outcomes.
Responsible for delivering results primarily by influencing and leading others by optimizing performance and productivity.
Partners with Operations and Client Solutions to grow sales and revenue, ensuring operational excellence and client experience for targeted design-build work programs; including preparing for interviews and leading internal and external presentations and proposals to support the business development process.
Works directly with operational delivery team to ensure smooth transition from Design Phase to Construction Phase activities.
Accountable for ensuring design documents meet owner’s program requirements and remain aligned with construction budget.
Serves as the principal interface with design team, construction operations, and client.
Directs the selection of design professionals during the pre-qualification process by evaluating design partners through RFP and selection process to enable Design Build projects.
Partners with the Construction Project Executive to set design budgets, schedules and fees, and influences ongoing decisions throughout the project lifecycle that impacts cost, schedule, and budget.
Provides thought leadership and direction to the design process from schematic design through completion.
Contributes to developing and maintaining relationships with preferred design partners including architects and engineering consultants.
Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced
Ability to conduct effective presentations – Advanced
Proficiency in MS Office – Advanced
Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications – Advanced
Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy
Proficiency in Autodesk Suite
Experience with U.S. building design codes and material specific standards
Ability to think in a highly structured manner along all design disciplines while also having creativity to develop specialized solutions by anticipating potential challenges
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Education
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field(Required)
In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered
Experience
15+ years design and/or construction management experience (Required)
5+ years people management experience
Cross-functional knowledge of the key engineering disciplines (Architectural, Structural, MEP, etc.) and relevant trades
Experience taking conceptual design through construction, working with internal and external partners
Experience delivering projects utilizing Design-Build, EPC or alternative contracting methods and managing associated contractual risk
Working Environment
Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
May require extensive periods of travel
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office
Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
Benefits Information The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.
Click here for benefits details. (https://www.jedunn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Colorado-Benefit-Descriptions.pdf)
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com
JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Why People Work Here At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them
Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts
About JE Dunn For more information on who we are, clickhere. (https://www.jedunn.com/who-we-are/)
EEO NOTICES Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)
California Privacy Policy
E-Verify JE Dunn participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program.
E-Verify Participation (English and Spanish) (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf)
Right to Work (English)
Right to Work (Spanish) (https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Verification/E-Verify/E-Verify_Native_Documents/IER-RightoWorkPosterES.pdf)
Nearest Major Market: Austin
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