Preconstruction Design Manager

Build What Matters. Create What’s Next.

Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922, we’ve grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar, employee‑owned enterprise—now a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence.

At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a jobsite or in a corporate office, you’ll be empowered to take initiative, explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building opportunity together—by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving forward the ideas that make a difference.

Join us and benefit from:

• Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
• A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.

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The Design Manager will work within the Preconstruction department and will report to the respective project managers on the projects they support. They will work closely with the project designers, owners, and construction team to bridge between design and construction. They will oversee and coordinate design efforts performed by 3rd party architects, and engineers. Primary focus will be on Design/Build (DB), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and Engineering/Procurement/Construction (EPC) construction delivery models.

The Design Manager will also provide design guidance and interface on other project types to ensure that the architectural/engineering vision is not only technically sound but also executable within the constraints of the project budget and schedule.

• On selected new projects, guide the owner/design/contractor team through a project chartering session to establish shared mission statement and communication ground rules.
• Build and sustain an open and trusting relationship with the design team. Be the conduit for program level design progression, improvement & opportunities.
• Lead and facilitate design milestone planning sessions to align the design deliverables with the construction schedule needs.
• Organize and support design cluster work groups (CSA, MEP, ELIT) and support and participate throughout the design phase.
• Lead and facilitate design document quality and constructability reviews (using self, and in-house SME’s).
• Guide Design‑Build subcontract permitting by local AHJs (Ex: fire protection, pipe supports, stairs, etc.).
• Review design for opportunities for Off‑site Manufacturing (OSM) prefabrication, self‑performed work, modularization, safety, and efficiency of construction. Work with Hoffman’s OSM department to guide design packaging to support any modularization.
• Monitor and manage design‑related project risk.
• Evaluate and define design scope and responsibilities, including design assist, design build, and delegated design.
• Engage with the owner throughout the design process to ensure all reasonable client expectations are being met or exceeded. Conduct post‑mortem of design process with team to identify wins and future opportunities.
• Investigate local permitting process and work with AHJs to establish permitting strategies and design review durations. When possible, ensure AHJ can support Model based design reviews (in lieu of traditional 2D flats).
• Develop design change and decision‑making process in conjunction with the Owner.
• Ability to monitor and report out design progress, forecast upcoming design packages, and review and advise on future design package content.
• Utilize current tools for tracking design decisions during preconstruction that create dashboards to track Forecasted cost against budget.
• Evaluate design model level of development (LOD) and align with construction deliverables.
• Identify and propose to construction team…