Design Manager

As a national leader in the construction industry, Suffolk is redefining what it means to build. We challenge the status quo every day by gathering the people, innovations, and partnerships that can explore and go after new ways to do our jobs. Our focus on high-performing teams and technology translates to groundbreaking solutions for all industry sectors and phases of building. We provide value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging our core construction management services alongside vertical service lines, an approach that is revolutionizing the industry and making a permanent mark on the world of business. Join us for a thrilling experience that will energize you, challenge you, and propel your career.

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that invests, innovates, and builds. We provide value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging our core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment and innovation research and development. We have $4.5 billion in annual revenue, 2,400 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. We serve clients in every major industry sector, including health care, science and technology, education, gaming, transportation and aviation, and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. We’re ranked #23 on the Engineering News Record list of “Top 400 Contractors.” And we’re proud to be a certified 2021 “Great Place to Work.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. 

Suffolk Design, a fully integrated architectural and engineering services vertical within Suffolk Construction, aims to leverage Suffolk’s core construction capabilities along with innovative technologies to create a disruptive digital design and engineering platform capable of delivering construction-ready design with unprecedented levels of speed, accuracy, and technical competence.  To that end, Suffolk Design is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to join its growing practice.  

The Role: 
 

Suffolk Design is seeking an intellectually curious Assistant Design Manager, who is energized by the opportunity to transform the Design-Construction industry.  As an Assistant Design Manager, you will be responsible for specific technical design activities and will play a crucial role in creating and analyzing detailed drawings, 3D models, and renderings to deliver fully coordinated and buildable design documents. Your role will also involve implementing Suffolk Design's design-build management process across multiple concurrent projects of various types and market sectors. With a focus on cross-disciplinary collaboration, technical competence, and implementation of innovative processes, tools, and technologies, you will contribute to shaping the future of design and construction.

Responsibilities: 

• Assume responsibility for specific technical design tasks by creating detailed drawings, 3D models, and renderings to deliver fully coordinated and buildable design documentation. 
• Apply independent judgment in assessing, selecting, and employing standard techniques, procedures, and criteria for architectural projects. 
• Advance the production of schematic, design development and construction documents drawings and specifications in compliance with project scope, schedule, cost, and design intent. 
• Assist in the preparation of project specifications by gathering, researching and analyzing pertinent data to support competent solutions.  
• Assist in conducting rigorous project constructability reviews during the design process, ensuring complete and coordinated documentation prior to construction. 

• Track and report progress towards internal deadlines and project milestone completion. 
• Coordinate, prepare for, and participate in project team meetings, workshops, and collaborative communications. Document meetings and distribution action items and notes accordingly. 
• Actively collaborate with and coordinate work of external design consultants, internal construction and estimating experts, and other knowledge resources to ensure project deliverables are coordinated, integrated, and support the design and performance goals of the project. 
• Participate in construction administration duties (e.g., submittal review, RFI’s, ASI’s, change orders, etc.). 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or related field from an accredited academic institution  
• 3-5 years’ experience.  Architecture licensure-track preferred but not required. 
• LEED accreditation is a plus. 

• Excellent visualization, presentation, and production skills are essential, specifically including Revit-based documentation proficiency.   Other industry-accepted software competencies are strongly encouraged, including Adobe CC, AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape, Revizto, Computation Design Tools (Dynamo, Grasshopper).   
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) 
• Familiarity with building and zoning codes, entitlement procedure, environmental regulations, and regulatory agency requirements. 
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in architectural evaluations and problem-solving. 
• Strong desire to learn, grow, and exchange ideas in collaborative environment, focused on transforming design and construction delivery. 

• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law.  This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.