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Construction Design Manager

Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-05 → 2026-09-26

Core

Senior project leader coordinating design disciplines with construction execution on design-build projects to ensure design intent, budget, and schedule alignment.

Role type

Senior IC Construction Design Manager

Builds

Constructible design packages and integrated project delivery for commercial, hospitality, aviation, and convention center projects.

Domain

Construction Management / Design-Build / Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (design packages & construction coordination)

Required skills

Interdisciplinary design coordination, BIM/VDC model integration, constructability analysis, schedule alignment, budget evaluation, value engineering, regulatory compliance, stakeholder management, conflict resolution, documentation control.

Preferred skills

Professional licensure (Architect/PE), DBIA certification, LEED accreditation, multi-disciplinary team leadership, complex project management.

Technologies

Revit, Navisworks, BIM/VDC platforms, project management tools, document control systems.

Responsibilities

Lead integration of architectural, structural, and MEP systems; facilitate interdisciplinary coordination meetings; oversee design deliverables against milestones; act as primary interface between design and construction teams; monitor design progress and address delays; support cost management and value engineering; ensure compliance with codes and owner requirements; oversee BIM/VDC tools for clash detection.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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