Job Description

Representing a leader in the MEP/HVAC industry--well-established, well-respected, we are searching for an experienced Design Manager to join their team in Springfield MA
Position Title: Design Manager
Position Reports To: Vice President of Pre-Construction
Purpose of Position:

• To oversee all design functions and manage several designers.
• To improve on the company’s design process and ability to deliver high quality, professional designs to its
  customers.
• To keep up on and educate staff regarding the latest trends and technologies available in
  system design.
• To train and develop designers so that they can work independently in developing
  ideas for designs and applications.
• To professionally execute complete designs for design-build/design-assist projects that will result in
  maximum profitability, timely completion and satisfaction of all contractual obligations; while
  insuring lasting beneficial relationships with all associated parties.
• To work with the design build team in the development of estimates. 
• To work with project management team in developing value engineering ideas on given projects that will create respect amongst peers, building owners, construction managers, and engineers.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Contract Documents:
• Proposal is geared towards design build projects but in reality, we estimate many plan & spec
projects. Ability to read plans and specifications required to compile estimates for plan &
spec work.
• Site visits as required to take off existing building systems and conditions/as-built.
• Compile a complete and comprehensive set of documents, to include plans and specifications
that a project management team can build by.
• Display competent knowledge of all contract documents and function with autonomy making
favorable documentation interpretation.
Productivity:
• Display competence in developing optimum work methods; and the preparation of sketches
and drawings; secure approval of our in-house standards of construction and provide support
to other designers.
• Have a basic understanding of each project to determine the amount of time to be devoted for
estimate, securing and final design.
Training of Support Staff:
• Present means and methods of design and constructability to designers, Project Management,
and Coordination Staff as needed to support design-build functions.
Relations:
• Staff – build rapport and working relationships with supervision, project teams, and others
that influence decisions for purchasing, estimating, planning, construction, and business
functions.
• Build productive working relationships with owners, architects, customers, subcontractors,
and vendors.
• Have knowledge and understanding of each customer to influence trade with the company
and to accept our specific proposal.
• Work effectively with administrative staff to support design-build record keeping, proposals,
and billings.
Engineering Design
• Display competent knowledge and understanding of codes, industry standards, plumbing
systems and mechanical systems.
• Maintain or acquire PE stamp in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Be willing
to obtain other state licenses if needed.
• Assure compliance with company policy, contracts, and applicable state and local laws.
Design:
• Understanding systems and layout within a building envelope. Compile an efficient and cost
effective design within the guidelines of the project.
• Perform heat load calculations using the latest software.
• Maintain software updates for design and engineering programs
Estimating:
• Have knowledge of what estimate consists of including take-off equipment buy-out and
subcontractor selection prior to compiling pricing for review by Senior Vice President or
Vice President of Design Build.
• Provide value engineering when evaluating projects.
Project Management:
• Have an understanding of how projects are handled and offer support and ideas to increase
profit on a given project.
Perform other assignments per supervisor’s direction.
Strong comp & benefits
Salary commensurate with experience