What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Manager (Seattle, WA) position at Planate Management Group?
Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.
Design Manager will play a critical role in supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' nationwide seismic mitigation projects. This position involves coordinating the design phases of complex and large-scale construction projects, ensuring quality deliverables, and assisting Project Managers in achieving project goals on time and within budget.
This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including executives, contractors, and state and local representatives, while ensuring compliance with VA standards and guidelines.
The salary range for this role is $100,000 to $125,000 , based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee assigned design projects, aligning them with VA planning and design goals.
- Assist Project Managers in developing and maintaining the Project Management Plan (PMP) specific to the design phase.
- Work with Project Development Teams (PDT) to define project scope, optimize efficiency, and ensure lifecycle cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinate with Architects / Engineers (AEs) and consultants to meet project cost and time parameters.
- Lead design reviews, address variances, and propose corrective measures to maintain project integrity.
- Recommend value engineering alternatives and participate in constructability reviews.
- Provide input on design and construction standards to meet sustainability and functionality goals.
- Review contracts, scopes of work, specifications, and codes to ensure project milestones and compliance.
- Support the drafting of procurement documents (without signing authority).
Qualifications to be successful in the role :
Why Planate?
Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.
Employees enjoy the following benefits :
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Salary : $100,000 - $125,000
