Design Manager 03630 LBYD Federal

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Title: Design Manager
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (0-25%)
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

At LBYD Federal, “Large Firm Expertise, Small Firm Responsive”, is our motto we live by and practice each day. With the capability to produce high quality designs in a fun, supportive and exciting atmosphere, we recognize our employees are our greatest asset. We offer an exciting variety of opportunities for employees to develop and grow their careers, working alongside diverse and supportive team members to achieve success. We maintain our responsiveness to clients and partners by allowing our employees the autonomy to achieve success.

Along with a competitive benefits package and 401(k) matching, we strive to maintain a 98% employee retention rate, by providing our employees endless growth opportunities. Unique opportunities such as a formalized mentorship program, professional development through North Wind University, a wellness program, celebrating our employees time with us through our employee service awards program, and many others meant to enhance the employee experience ultimately led to high employee satisfaction. Additionally, we strive to support the communities we live, work, and enjoy by taking part in community fundraisers, and volunteering through local and national organizations.

We give you the flexibility to achieve your best work by offering hybrid working options, while fostering a culture of inclusivity, equity and diversity, creating a workplace we feel everyone can achieve success. We take pride in the impact our employees make as leaders, no matter the level within the organization. You will be connected with like-minded, high-achieving individuals upon joining our organization leading and participating in the most challenging designs across the world.

POSITION PURPOSE:
This position is client-facing, The DM will act as the company's main point of contact for design coordination and construction administration with the client (Gov. and/or D/B Contractor) and the design team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Federal Design Manager is responsible for design deliverables for design-bid-build projects (full plans, specifications, design analysis), design-build RFPs documents, engineering studies, feasibility reports and other engineering requirements.
• The position requires the ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, completed on time, within construction budget and in accordance with agreed scope.
• Provides effective, skilled project management to help reduce the costs of delivering projects and adding value to LBYD Federal and the client by applying proven project management techniques.
• Also responsible for construction phase services as required by the scope of work. This typically includes services performed in office environment such as coordinating LYBD Federal's responses to RFIs, shop drawing reviews, and construction modification documents.
• The Design Manager leads the design team in the development of project documents by providing overall direction to the team, and coordinates with external project stakeholders, internal team members and subcontractors.
• Functions as a team leader for assigned projects serving as the primary point of contact with the client Responsible for project deliverables that are compliant with the Scope of Work and all project requirements.
• Responsible for the overall quality of the project documents and adherence with LYBD Federal’s Quality Program.
• Manages and enhances project quality by providing ideas and guidance to the team aimed at improving the effectiveness of their role and project delivery in general.
• Assesses project requirements and develops and executes a sound project management approach to meet the needs of the project and client.
• Responsible for initial development of the project fee proposal and coordination with discipline directors and design leads for specific budget input and plays a prominent role in fee negotiations with the client.
• Facilitates the creation of communication plans, ensuring that appropriate information is exchanged among key stakeholders, and conducts status review meetings among project team members and clients through project execution.
• Determines, monitors, and reviews internal costs, operational budgets, schedules, and staffing requirements for project teams.
• Plans, organizes and staffs key design positions for the project working with the PM’s of Projects and Operations Managers. Mentors and trains team members in project management methods, procedures, and activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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