Sr. Design Manager
Core
Leads preconstruction technical path and design governance for construction projects across GM manufacturing and non-manufacturing sites, converting business inputs into executable technical scopes.
Role type
Senior IC design manager (construction preconstruction)
Builds
Approved, documented, and executable technical scopes and construction document packages for capital projects
Domain
Industrial construction, automotive manufacturing facilities, capital project delivery
Required skills
Preconstruction technical leadership, multi-discipline project coordination, design governance, code/regulatory/permitting strategy, BIM/VDC coordination, stakeholder influence, project controls, constructability analysis
Preferred skills
Automotive/industrial building project experience, GM organizational/process knowledge, manufacturing process knowledge, front-end planning/budgeting, design-build delivery strategy
Technologies
Google Docs, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Project, design-review software, cost-estimating software
Responsibilities
Lead preconstruction technical path from planning to construction handoff; Organize SMEs and partners to develop requirements and engagement plans; Establish and maintain design basis and decision logs; Lead design governance and stage-gate reviews; Coordinate code, regulatory, and permitting requirements; Manage design phase priorities and improve design-management tools
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
