Design Manager Job at Collins Engineers, Virginia Beach, VA

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  • Collins Engineers
  • Virginia Beach, VA

Job Description

Job Details

Virginia Beach VA

$110000.00 - $170000.00 Salary

Engineering

Description

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.

The Design Manager Technical Focus is responsible for leading and managing the design process across multiple projects with a strong emphasis on technical excellence constructability and coordination. This role will oversee internal design teams ensure quality and consistency in deliverables and drive innovation in technical design solutions. External engagement will be limited to approximately 10% primarily for coordination with clients consultants and stakeholders as needed.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of design solutions with a focus on technical accuracy feasibility and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
  • Review and approve design documentation ensuring clarity completeness and constructability.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to design staff on technical matters and best practices.
  • Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to integrate design with execution strategies.
  • Manage design schedules deliverables and resources across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Coordinate with project managers to align design efforts with overall project goals and timelines.
  • Monitor design progress and proactively resolve technical challenges.
  • Implement and maintain design quality control processes.
  • Conduct design reviews and audits to ensure adherence to standards and project requirements.
  • Champion continuous improvement in design workflows and documentation.
  • Participate in client meetings and presentations as needed to support technical discussions.
  • Coordinate with external consultants and stakeholders to ensure design alignment.
  • Support business development efforts with technical input when requested.

*Relocation is available

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Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Architecture Engineering or related field (Masters preferred).
  • 8 years of experience in design management or technical design leadership.
  • Strong understanding of building systems codes and construction processes.
  • Proficiency in design software (e.g. AutoCAD Revit BIM tools).
  • Excellent communication leadership and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Professional licensure (e.g. PE RA) is a plus.
  • Experience in design-build or integrated project delivery environments.
  • Familiarity with sustainability and energy-efficient design principles.

Physical Demands:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand walk stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Required Experience:

Manager

Job Tags

Relocation,

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