Preconstruction Project Executive & Design Manager

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.Preconstruction Project Executive - Design ManagerJob Description:The Preconstruction Executive – Design Manager reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Strategic Services and supports the Vice President of Preconstruction while leading the development and execution of the company’s design build strategy. The Design Manager is a key leadership role that oversees the execution of the design build strategy and project execution from beginning to end. In addition, this role provides design-build leadership and design management during pursuits and preconstruction by analyzing RFP/RFQ requirements, coordinating the preconstruction team leads, guiding design team selection, and managing the design phase to maintain alignment to cost, schedule, constructability, procurement, and client performance requirements. The ideal candidate will act as the liaison to HITT’s clients (external owners and internal operations teams), the design team, and the Preconstruction team. The Design Manager may oversee additional design manager resources.ResponsibilitiesLead design-build preconstruction efforts by establishing the design management plan, design schedule/milestones, decision log, and deliverable requirements from pursuit through handoff to OperationsPerform RFP/RFQ and contract document analysis for design-build pursuits to identify scope, performance criteria, deliverables, risk items, and proposal requirements; translate requirements into a clear execution plan for the preconstruction teamCoordinate with preconstruction team leads (trade managers, MEP, scheduling, VDC, estimating) to assign responsibilities by phase and maintain a consistent cadence of design-to-budget and design-to-schedule checkpointsLead design team selection in coordination with leadership: develop shortlist criteria, interview approach, scope alignment, and onboarding expectations to meet HITT deliverables and client requirementsManage the design process by facilitating design coordination meetings, tracking design actions/decisions, ensuring constructability reviews are completed, and driving timely owner and designer decisions required to maintain scheduleIntegrate trade partner input (design-assist/delegated design where applicable) to support constructability, systems coordination, long-lead procurement, and package strategy; document scope splits and design responsibilitiesPrepare and analyze bid or budget proposals to include; current market conditions, historical data, material escalation, internal estimates and subcontractor input for complete and accurate proposals to our clientsDevelop and coordinate proposal narratives and exhibits related to design-build approach, design management, schedule strategy, risk, and cost drivers in alignment with RFP requirementsMake and influence decisions under tight deadlinesIdentify and communicate cost saving solutions both internally and externallyReview work product to ensure process and quality are consistently being achievedAssist with on-going training of all staff membersPresent technical and financial information to stakeholders, including changes from previously presented pricing informationQualificationsDBIA education/certification or equivalent design-build training is a plusStrong understanding of design-build procurement and RFP requirements, including development of compliance matrices, risk registers, and design management narrativesDemonstrated experience leading design-build pursuits and preconstruction with responsibility for design management and coordination of A/E deliverablesBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field preferred(5) to (10) years of commercial general contracting preconstruction or operations experience preferredClear & Concise communication skills with internal and external stakeholdersCritical thinking, problem solving and decision-making in pressure situationsAnalyze construction documents and identify missing details and components required to provide a complete system or scopeMeticulous attention to detailTimeline and Deadline orientedUnderstand Building Code and LEED RequirementsMicrosoft Office Suite, with high level of proficiency using ExcelAdobe products, including BluebeamHITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.