Design Manager (Design/Build), PB World (Parsons Brinckerhoff) - Chicago, IL

Design Manager (Design/Build)
PB World (Parsons Brinckerhoff) - Chicago, IL

WSP and Parsons Brinckerhoff have combined and are now one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms. Together we provide services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment, and our expertise ranges from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transport networks, and from developing the energy sources of the future to enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. We have approximately 31,500 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. We are based in more than 500 offices across 39 countries worldwide. www.wspgroup.com; www.pbworld.com We are currently seeking an experienced Design Manager for the US Transportation & Infrastructure Sector to service the Central US Region. We are looking for someone with experience working with major Contractors in a Design/Build environment dealing with major highway/bridge construction. The successful candidate will have demonstrated a strong track record of winning and delivering design/build work within budget, quality and schedule for multiple projects. This will include leading design teams delivering commercially based design solutions and coordinating the various deliverables; effectively scoping and packaging the work plus managing and controlling the design process from preliminary solutions through the production of “as built” documentation across the lifecycle of the design process. In addition, the candidate should have a desire to continuously pursue innovation and development, with a focus on delivering and improving the design service in the “design and build” environment. Responsibilities: Profitably deliver large highway/bridge design/build projects. Work with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, programs, schedules and clear Project Delivery Plans. Working closely with Contractors, lead and manage the development of the design scope through the lifecycle from inception/tender to construction completion. Drive innovative solutions during bid and delivery phase. Ensure quality deliverables throughout the project lifecycle. Undertake regular coordination/design reviews with the design and commercial teams to actively manage change and ensure timely submission of Early Warnings and Change Orders. Assist and mentor the professional development of future design managers. Ensure consistency of the design of the various portions of the projects with respect to adherence to the design criteria, multiple interfaces, required standards and the approval process. Proactively drive Safety and ensure that Health, Safety, Environment and Security requirements are properly considered and included in all stages of the design process. Proactively drive the Risk Management and Value Engineering processes - lead all VE studies, constructability and other workshops. Manage the responses to design “Requests For Information”. Carry out periodic and end of phase/project reviews and audits with the contractors and design teams to ensure that lessons learned are captured, shared and used to inform/improve future project delivery. Qualifications: Recent experience of delivering winning bids profitably and timely. Proven track record of delivering design/build projects ranging from $500 million to $1 billion plus. Strong technically based leadership skills with proficient understanding of multi engineering disciplines and technical design standards. Strong project management skills. Broad knowledge of construction, design and management of major highway/bridge projects. Understanding of environmental requirements of highway design construction. Knowledge of the use of computer design tools. A good working knowledge of BIM. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to form effective relationships Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 15-20 years’ experience, including 5 years of senior management leadership or related experience; preference given for technical degree with Master’s Degree or Certificate in Business Administration or Engineering Management. Ability to work in this country immediately required. Parsons Brinckerhoff is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the work place. EOE - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disability / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity 20 hours ago -  save job » View or apply to job