Design Manager

Job Title

Design Manager

Location

Inland Empire - Ontario, CA 91764 US (Primary)
Irvine - Irvine, CA 92606 US

Category

Engineering:
Transportation

Salary Grade

$ - $

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Posting Details

Mark Thomas is hiring an experienced Transportation Design Manager to the team! The role of the Design Manager is to lead and manage the design solutions and execution of deliverables on a wide variety of projects, particularly the most complex projects. Further, the Design Manager has developed an outstanding internal reputation as a "go to" person for valuable input and in demand as a design project leader.

Successful candidates can demonstrate broad and advanced knowledge of technical best practices, internal/external quality control measures, standard details & specifications for the successful completion of one or more projects. The Design Manager has also established an extensive external reputation for technical knowledge, depth and experience within the A/E/C industry and marketplace.

The supervisory responsibilities can include the training, development and mentoring of direct reports and assigned staff for responsible projects. This individual will need to demonstrate adequate skills for effective communications with both upper and lower levels of staff, clients and sub-consultants in the performance of duties. The Design Manager has the awareness and responsibility for achieving objectives regarding project scopes, budgets and schedules as well.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the overall design review and delivery of quality PS&E's (plans, specifications and estimates)
• Completes the design components of larger and/or more complex projects in accordance with engineering agreements/scopes, standards of the Company and general best practices
• Leads the Company in developing quality processes for effective & efficient technical/design delivery on projects
• Frequently reviews standard details and quality control measures and upgrade as necessary
• Leads the technical development and approach for winning proposals
• Extends externally to keep up with best practices and builds an external reputation for technical/design capability & credibility
• Delegates and directs technical/design tasks to technical engineering staff
• Contributes to the training and mentoring of staff for efficient project execution & quality.
• Contributes to and advises on the design solutions for project proposals & client presentations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Meets/exceeds competencies, work products and responsibilities of a Senior Lead Technical Engineer
• BS degree in Civil Engineering,
• A Masters' Degree in specific & relevant areas of engineering is highly preferred
• 20+ years' progressively responsible relevant experience
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license required; or PE in another state with the ability to obtain CA Licensure within one-year, other relevant certifications a plus
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint and other software packages
• Knowledge of overall project deliverables (PSR, PAED, PS&E)
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of technical best practices, quality standards and details
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and techniques
• Proven ability to direct and delegate work assignments
• Adequate to Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a variety of unique and diverse people and personalities

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

Mark Thomas offers a fantastic benefits and compensation package to include:

• Competitive salary and incentives to include employee referral bonuses, certification and licensing incentives (PLA, PLS, PE, LSIT, EIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives
• 401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match
• Paid-time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays + additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time
• Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges
• Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance
• FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking
• Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials
• Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events
• Budgeted time for training and career development
• Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments
• The offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location.

The offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location.

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