Overview In this role you will lead integrated design-build teams to realize client visions for complex projects. You will bridge Illuminate's design-build process with Suffolk's operations, driving efficient, buildable documents and real-time QA/QC. You'll foster authentic collaboration with stakeholders and push innovative delivery methods. This is an opportunity to shape high-impact design outcomes within a fast-paced, technology-enabled environment.
Compensation / Benefits- competitive salaries
- auto allowances and gas cards
- health and mental health benefits
- dental and vision insurance
- paid time off
- 401k with employer match
Responsibilities- Oversee realization of client project vision, aligning performance, cost, and schedule
- Interface with internal teams, external design/construction professionals, trade partners, and regulators to achieve goals
- Maintain client relationships and drive client-first design decision making
- Lead design team meetings and collaborative communications across project lifecycle
- Ensure deadlines are met and resolve design/constructability challenges
- Develop and manage optimized design processes to deliver coordinated, buildable drawings
- Coordinate with preconstruction to validate cost and schedule alignment
- Track progress, staffing, and financial health of projects
- Collaborate with Illuminate leadership to refine design-construction workflows
- Support automation and QA/QC processes within design and documentation workflows
Key requirements- Licensed architect or professional engineer preferred
- 8-10 years in professional design services with design project management background
- Experience on multiple projects across all phases including Construction Documentation and Construction Administration
- Proficiency with BIM platforms including Autodesk Suite and 3D modeling/analysis software
- Strong knowledge of building codes, entitlement, environmental regulations
- Proven leadership and ability to manage cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Willingness to travel; ability to work in fast-paced environments
- Alignment with Suffolk Core Values
- collaborative mindset
- strong communication
- problem-solving
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Autodesk Suite
- design-build process knowledge
