Design Manager Job at D&S Consulting in Columbia

Lead the Way: Become a Design Manager at a National Infrastructure Leader!

Are you ready to lead large-scale infrastructure projects and make a lasting impact in the construction world? As a Design Manager, you’ll be at the helm of groundbreaking initiatives, contributing to some of the most exciting work in grading, excavation, utilities, and more. Join a 100% employee-owned company that’s thriving in a rapidly expanding market.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• Employee Ownership: As an ESOP company, you'll enjoy a stake in the company’s success. You’ll receive up to 20% of your salary in stock contributions, enabling you to grow wealth while helping build critical infrastructure across the country.
• Unprecedented Growth: The company recently shattered records, hitting over $1 billion in revenue, with significant expansions across the Midwest and Southwest.
• People-First Approach: Enjoy competitive benefits, lower medical rates, and enhanced disability coverage that prioritize your health and wellbeing, both at work and in life.
• Collaborative, Ownership-Driven Culture: Work alongside a team of over 2,600 passionate employee-owners who share your entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions directly impact the company's continued success.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process, ensuring design objectives are met on time, within budget, and in compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Manage design consultants and contracts from conceptual design through final construction documents, ensuring alignment with project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Facilitate collaboration between the design and construction teams, ensuring design feasibility and constructibility.
• Review and evaluate design drawings for alternative build pursuits or active projects to ensure cost-efficiency, constructibility, and design optimization.
• Implement risk management strategies to identify and address potential design-related issues.
• Coordinate and track design packages, including permits and public information sessions, to ensure timely project progression.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 10 years of experience in the construction industry, design engineering, estimating, or related fields.
• 5 years of experience in design management or design engineering.
• Proven track record of managing construction design teams and working on alternative design pursuits (Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, P3).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; Professional Engineering License (PE) or similar certifications highly valued.
• Strong communication, leadership, and financial acumen skills.
  
  

Build More Than Just Structures—Build a Legacy!

Innovation, collaboration, and ownership are at the core of what we do. If you're looking to make a real impact, now's the time to join our team and help us shape the future of construction. Apply now and start building something extraordinary!