Design Build Manager

Job Overview: Job Summary: The Design Build Manager is the day-to-day lead over the three facets of Design Build (DB) and PPP procurements: Design, Technical Proposal, and Estimate. The Design Build Manager focuses on organizing, managing and leading the DB team towards a common goal, readily identifying and resolving issues, eliciting the team to develop a winning strategy, developing and executing a delivery strategy after award, clearly communicating the plan and status of the project, understanding owner requirements and representing Skanska interests to an owner and joint venture partners. The position reports to the Project Lead/Project Sponsors. Duties and Responsibilities : Thorough understanding of the design process, and independently identify and develop mitigation plan for risks Oversee and manage budget, schedule and compliance responsibilities for the procurement of DB projects, including an understanding of compliance regulatory requirements associated with the project Lead and manage a team in delivering a successful proposal working closely with and under the direction of a project sponsor If successful bid, continue on the project to manage the design development, serving as interface between design and construction, with the responsibility for design schedule and budget performance Work with preconstruction team to solicit, bid and analyze potential DB and Progressive DB projects Work closely with variety of interested parties during the design phase of the project to ensure and issue determinations on the constructability of deliverables Work closely with construction management resources to monitor and drive subcontractor performance (safety, quality, schedule, and budget) during construction/installation Assist with developing new business opportunities through exceptional project execution Actively manage conflicts and risks with stakeholders The Design Build Manager is expected to work in a project office while assigned to a project and a corporate office between assignments The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time. Education and Experience: Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree – Construction or Engineering preferred or equivalent experience. 5+ years prior relevant experience. Deep knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Broad knowledge of project management. Preferred Qualifications: Good exercise of independent and precise judgment/decision-making on the ability to prioritize activities Thorough understanding of Lump Sum, Design Build, Progressive DB contracts Exhibits strong leadership qualities Excellent time management and organizational skills Computer proficient and the ability to adapt to new innovations and processes Strong math/accounting and estimating skills Exceptional understanding of construction industry Experience with managing Design Build and/or Progressive Design Build projects between $100 million and $1 billion Broad understanding of industry and construction means and methods Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to effectively work with multiple project teams simultaneously Excellent negotiation and problem solving skills Competencies / Skills: Has advanced knowledge and ability to coach/guide others in: Logistics: Develops, approves, and communicates construction logistics plans, verifying they are in place and clearly understood. Ensures that projects are proceeding according to these plans. Quality Management: Establishes processes to meet quality standards. Monitors work practices to identify concerns or issues that do not meet these quality standards. Follows contract provi…

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