Compensation Range (Colorado Only)

$96,900 - $107,100

Employment Offer Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility  Substance Abuse Screening Physical Exam (if applicable) Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

 

About Hensel Phelps

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community, Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

 

 

 

Position Description

The Design Manager (DM) is responsible for the coordination and successful completion of the design of a project by managing the design team and through implementation of Hensel Phelps design management tools. This position reports to the project manager, estimator-in-charge or operations manager. The DM manages the overall process of developing plans and specifications used to establish budgets, obtain client approvals and obtain permits to facilitate the start of construction. The ability to coordinate between architects, engineers, trade partners, specialists, BIM technicians and other stakeholders is required to facilitate designs which can be efficiently built and maintained.

 

Position Qualifications:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing. Minimum of 15-20 years of sales and development experience in the local market. Ability to prioritize tasks when faced with multiple deadlines. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills. Experience in Database Applications (Microsoft Dynamics CRM). Proven track record in building sales of construction products. Established connections in the local commercial construction market as a result of previous sales experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management. Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience on large commercial construction projects. Strong communication skills. Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.

 

Essential Duties:

Participate in the development of the design to ensure: Safety measures are incorporated into the design to be used both during construction and permanently by the owner. Best practices are incorporated during design. Develop a criteria compliance log and review lessons learned. Develop and implement the constructability review process and third party/peer review process. The design schedule supports the project schedule. Ensure the designers, including design-build trade partners, are meeting the schedule. Visit the different offices to see the work being completed. Manage the owner to ensure the design schedule is met. Ensure contractual requirements (if any) are incorporated in the design. Design-build contracts will require Hensel Phelps to provide a design that achieves the owner's criteria. Understand the estimate and ensure design team stays within budget. Work with the lead designer to ensure choices are made that allow the project to the owner’s and Hensel Phelps’ criteria for cost, schedule and performance. Manage the change and/or trend estimate process during the design phase. Ensure all approved trend estimates are incorporated into the drawings. Help the project team resolve all cost issues once the design is complete. Review and assist in writing bid packages. Ensure proper documentation of all design meeting minutes, design packages, design changes, etc. Write proposal narratives describing Hensel Phelps's preconstruction plan. Manage the LEED process.

 Physical Work Classification & Demands:

• Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.

• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.

• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.

• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.

• Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions.

• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.

• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.

• Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures 

• Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

 

 

Benefits

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (except in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance,  Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further, salaried employees also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).  

 

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer.  Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)