Design Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture.

Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work.

From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners.

We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth.

We're driven by skill, grit and purpose.

Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Job Summary

Provides technical leadership across Group functional departments including engineering and design, pre construction, business development, and operations.

Manages and provides support and oversees any contracted or in-house design services and provides owner technical interface.

Key Responsibilities

1.

Administers personnel functions, including recruiting, review and approval of job descriptions and salary classifications, and selection and placement of personnel.
2.

Advises and provides direction to staff on proper execution of complex and advanced deliverables; potentially serving as Engineer of Record for select design components.
3.

Coordinates in-house engineering and design staff assignments and workloads; develop staffing forecasts and budgets.
4.

Develops work scopes and labor estimates for in-house design tasks.
5.

Ensures adherence to local, state, and federal laws, guidelines, procedures, rules, regulations, and policies.
6.

Ensures contracted and in-house designs are completed with consistent application of design standards, technical approaches, and in accordance with the design quality management program.
7.

Leads and manages technical teams during pursuit and final design projects.
8.

Leads the exploration of alternate designs or new technologies to challenge the status quo and promote exploration of new and innovative design solutions.
9.

Monitors and report progress against design budget and schedule.
10.

Recommends new policies or procedures as necessary.
11.

Stays current with and assures compliance of governmental requirements and completes all required records.

Minimum Job Requirements

1.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
2.

EIT/PE certification(s) strongly preferred
3.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
4.

Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs

5.

Ten (10+) plus years design experience focusing on transportation projects (highway, bridge, heavy civil, etc.)

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1.

May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
2.

Must be able to comply with all safety standards ...