Design Integration Senior Manager

The Design Integration Senior Manager is responsible for successful delivery of McCarthy projects by organizing the design participants, process and technology. Participants include the design team(s) and trade partners when projects utilize design build, design assist or other alternate delivery methods. This position requires proactive management of the design process with all parties ensuring coordinated documents that support the project goals for safety, quality, cost, scope, schedule and execution. In addition, this position may also be responsible for management of multiple VDC and Design Integration Managers, and will provide divisional leadership with strategic input., Design Team and Deliverable Management:

• Perform duties of Design Integration Manager on large, complex projects.
• Lead preconstruction meetings with Owners and Designers during the design phases of the project.
• Encourage a value added attitude and approach to all aspects of the design phase of the project.
• Summarize and share best practices and lessons learned across all projects to ensure the best approach for McCarthy.
• Establish project protocols, guidelines and working rules that functionally support the goals for the project.
• Oversee Implementation of McCarthy Quality program and procedures, verifying critical quality elements are incorporated into the Design Documents and are part of the Construction Activities

Management / Leadership

• Manage a group of direct reports comprised of VDC and Design Integration Managers. Responsible for both delegation of assignments and Performance Planning.
• Lead in the development and training of all Integrated Design Delivery participants.
• Develop training for other McCarthy staff (preconstruction, operations, other) to educate on the Integrated Design Delivery process.
• Work with Preconstruction leadership to set and implement strategy.
• Investigate new technologies and practices to ensure McCarthy remains on the leading edge of delivery options.
• Update McCarthy procedures to incorporate best Design Integration Delivery Practices

Assembling Teams and Contracting

• Evaluate and recommend to the McCarthy team potential design partners.
• Work with operations and preconstruction staff to determine best subcontracting approach for specific pursuit/project.
• Become familiar with legal requirements to ensure that contract terms/conditions are supported from both a practical and legal aspect.
• Develop co-location requirements for specific projects.

Business Development Support:

• Lead in the preparation of proposal responses to RFPs and RFQs that require design related strategies, design solutions or design processes.
• Provide strategic input to all McCarthy partners in securing profitable work.
• Represent McCarthy in the design and construction community in order to maintain our position as a progressive partner., NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthys Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.

• 10+ Years of Experience.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture required.
• General knowledge of construction principles/practices required with experience on projects over 30 million dollars.
• Experience partnering with architectural and engineering teams, plus Design Assist and Design-Build subcontractors, on complex projects.
• Experience leading successful team ventures, including development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities and subcontractor community.
• History of Affiliations with Professional Organizations preferred (i.e. AIA, CSI, ASHRAE, DBIA, etc.).