Design Manager

The Design Manager will handle and manage assigned design projects consistent with the planning and design goals and standards as established in the project management plan (PMP) of the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Our salary range for this position is from $120k to $140k per annum (range varies depending on experience and qualifications). Key responsibilities: • Manage assigned design projects consistent with the planning and design goals and standards of VA • Coordinate with and assist the Project Development Team (PDT) to establish a well-defined project • Ensure completion of design projects on time and within budget, and the ability to modify or alter standard procedure to meet crucial deadlines • Oversee the day-to-day performance of the DOR and related consultants to ensure quality design within the contract cost and schedule; manage the conduct of design reviews; participate in cross-functional and departmental meetings to ensure business and functional needs are achieved with design • Develop and implement systems to monitor project design against budget authorization, and project schedules • Lead a timely decision-making process to ensure all outstanding design issues are resolved • Act as a solution consultant to engineers, architects, and other outside consultants; and seek to improve cost effectiveness related to the facility design process. • Able to read and interpret acquisition policy, regulations, and directives. Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.