Senior Manager, Design & Build

Job description

We are looking for an exceptional, hands-on Design & Build leader to own the end-to-end design and execution. In this role, you will own the vision from concept to physical operations. You will not only be responsible for defining the infrastructure engineering standards and delivering robust design packages, but you will also be tasked with hiring and building the internal team from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to act as both an infrastructure engineering leader and a seasoned design and Construction leader in an advanced setting.

Key job responsibilities

- Organizational Leadership & Team Building: Recruit, build, and lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team of civil, structural, and architectural engineers and construction managers capable of scaling with the project.

- End-to-End Design and Execution Ownership: Lead the concept-to-completion lifecycle for the civil, structural, and architectural scopes for new facilities.

- Design Package Delivery: Own the creation, review, and execution of comprehensive design packages. Seamlessly transition these packages from the engineering phase into physical construction, ensuring strict adherence to design intent.

- Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate deeply with internal teams and external trades. Ensure all complex production systems and infrastructure are seamlessly integrated into the facility's structural and architectural design.

- Vendor and Consultant Management: Direct and manage external partners, including general contractors, subcontractors, architectural firms, and specialized engineering consultants.

- Regulatory Compliance & Site Strategy: Serve as the primary liaison with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and permitting agencies to navigate zoning, secure permits, and ensure full compliance with all building codes and environmental regulations.

- Project Delivery: Drive the project schedule, manage budgets, mitigate execution risks, and resolve complex construction challenges that arise during the design and build phases.