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  • Senior Deputy Design Manager - Municipal Projects

  • Heery
  • Chicago, Illinois 60290 United States View Map

Summary

Senior Deputy Design Manager - Municipal Projects

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Senior Deputy Design Manager to work with our team on large scale municipal projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive prior experience working as a CM for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)or as a CM managing CMAR Contracts as well as experience leading the pre-construction/design process. The selected individual would direct and support our team of Project Managers in managing the CMARs and AEs throughout the design, preconstruction, construction procurement, construction, and closeout for the renovation and restacking of several floors throughout the building.

Hybrid role requiring 2-3 days on site

Job Description:

  • Provides support and reports to the assigned Project Manager(s) or Project Director. Position has frequent interaction with the Owner/Client, consultants, design professionals and contractors.
  • Directly assist the Project Manager(s) in managing, coordinating and administering civil scopes through all phases of design and construction.
  • Responsible for ensuring all aspects of client services are delivered at the highest level to ensure the client's needs are addressed.
  • Aids in the preparation of documents (reports, schedules, invoices, RFI's, submittals, meeting minutes/agendas, daily reports, change orders, inspections, closeout and client presentations) for programming, civil design and construction and will assist in maintaining information in project management software.
  • Coordinate to schedule meetings with the project team as directed by the Project Manager(s).
  • Communicate conceptual civil designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction.
  • Maintenance of Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for civil elements.
  • Review and inform design RFPs.
  • Manage our external design consultants through the design and construction process.
  • Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners.
  • Manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously.
  • Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality or reliability.
  • Oversee the commissioning of electrical scopes and coordinate with the project management team for project completion.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
  • College Degree in civil engineering or construction management preferred.
  • Experience and working in Project Management on large-scale construction programs.
  • Construction consultancy experience is strongly desirable.
  • Experienced in Civil design.
  • Prior commissioning experience.
  • Manufacturing or Mission Critical experience is strongly desirable.
  • Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
  • Excellent presentation skills and the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.
  • Team player; ability to work collaboratively.
  • Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs.
  • Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment.
  • Licensed architect or architectural education is preferred.
Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $140K-$160K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.

On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Job Description

Senior Deputy Design Manager - Municipal Projects

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Senior Deputy Design Manager to work with our team on large scale municipal projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive prior experience working as a CM for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)or as a CM managing CMAR Contracts as well as experience leading the pre-construction/design process. The selected individual would direct and support our team of Project Managers in managing the CMARs and AEs throughout the design, preconstruction, construction procurement, construction, and closeout for the renovation and restacking of several floors throughout the building.

Hybrid role requiring 2-3 days on site

Job Description:

  • Provides support and reports to the assigned Project Manager(s) or Project Director. Position has frequent interaction with the Owner/Client, consultants, design professionals and contractors.
  • Directly assist the Project Manager(s) in managing, coordinating and administering civil scopes through all phases of design and construction.
  • Responsible for ensuring all aspects of client services are delivered at the highest level to ensure the client's needs are addressed.
  • Aids in the preparation of documents (reports, schedules, invoices, RFI's, submittals, meeting minutes/agendas, daily reports, change orders, inspections, closeout and client presentations) for programming, civil design and construction and will assist in maintaining information in project management software.
  • Coordinate to schedule meetings with the project team as directed by the Project Manager(s).
  • Communicate conceptual civil designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction.
  • Maintenance of Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for civil elements.
  • Review and inform design RFPs.
  • Manage our external design consultants through the design and construction process.
  • Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners.
  • Manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously.
  • Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality or reliability.
  • Oversee the commissioning of electrical scopes and coordinate with the project management team for project completion.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
  • College Degree in civil engineering or construction management preferred.
  • Experience and working in Project Management on large-scale construction programs.
  • Construction consultancy experience is strongly desirable.
  • Experienced in Civil design.
  • Prior commissioning experience.
  • Manufacturing or Mission Critical experience is strongly desirable.
  • Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
  • Excellent presentation skills and the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.
  • Team player; ability to work collaboratively.
  • Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs.
  • Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment.
  • Licensed architect or architectural education is preferred.
Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $140K-$160K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.

On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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