Construction Design Manager (CDM)
Core
Primary design representative during construction for a major federal military project, bridging design and construction teams to ensure design intent is maintained.
Role type
Senior Construction Design Manager (CDM)
Builds
Mission-critical military facilities supporting national defense
Domain
Military construction / Infrastructure
Required skills
Design coordination, RFI management, construction submittal review, field review, design modification evaluation, stakeholder engagement, technical problem solving
Preferred skills
Experience with USACE/DoD/NAVFAC, secure facility operations, large-scale vertical construction, Professional Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
Technologies
Construction documentation tools, RFI platforms, submittal review systems
Responsibilities
Serve as liaison between design team and government construction staff, coordinate RFIs and submittals, facilitate communication between field personnel and design architects, conduct field reviews for constructability, support design decisions and modifications, participate in technical reviews and progress meetings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
