Design Manager

Department: Facilities Management Administration - 40300 Job Category: Administrative... Job Summary Facilities Management at ETSU is accepting applications for a Design Manager. This position is responsible for confirming and managing a project scope, budget, and schedule from project inception through project close-out while maintaining the involvement and expectations of the client and stakeholders including but not limited to Space Utilization, Information Technology, Facilities, Energy Management, Environmental Services, and Media Services. The Design Manager serves as the primary liaison between the consultants, contractors, and stakeholders. This position will simultaneously manage multiple projects in various phases. The Design Manager will build and support a culture of communication and develop a collaborative team including client representatives, stakeholders, consultants, vendors, contractors, and other internal and external parties as needed. In addition, they will keep the team informed and involved at every phase of the project and obtain team input on any changes to the program, schedule, or budget. They will coordinate design meetings with all relevant stakeholders and design professionals and ensure all state policies and design guidelines are followed. A background check is required. Must be able to work any shift or schedule. Facilities employees may be required to report at their regularly scheduled times during emergency closures or during inclement weather to perform essential functions including snow removal duties. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including: • Paid time off & leave • 17 paid holidays • Educational Assistance • Health and life insurance • Retirement • Access to University facilities and services and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Ability to work with people of diverse personalities. Within this group of people, strong personal tastes and opinions will require sensitivity to these individual needs. • Ability to work on a team and build coalitions. • Ability to speak effectively in public. • Ability to lead others. • Ability to effectively balance economy and practicality when dealing with design/construction projects. • Must demonstrate a high degree of competence in verbal communication and integrating skills. • Working knowledge of Windows, and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel). Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. • Four to seven years of experience in the design/construction industry managing or supervising projects. • Experience in project design and construction administration. • Valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications • Ten years of experience in the design/construction industry managing or supervising projects. • LEED accreditation. • Working knowledge of BIM, AutoCAD, and/or Revit software. • Working knowledge of "Well" health safety rating. • Experience in the design/construction industry managing or supervising projects in the range of 10 million to 80 million dollars. • Experience in the higher education sector. Posting Number: AS01246P FLSA Status Exempt