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Senior Design Manager (Phoenix, AZ) Austin Commercial

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Job Location:

Phoenix, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 19 September 2026 (12 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 17 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

Do you want to make a difference Do you want to grow your career at one of the industrys leading construction firms Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking aSenior Design Manager for our Phoenix AZ Division to work on a Multi-Billion Dollar Semiconductor Project.We set the standard for commercial construction and were looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result we consistently meet and exceed our customers expectations with our commitment to safety service and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

Responsibilities:

  • Day-to-day management of the design services
  • Administration of the designers agreement to include review or invoices and design change order negotiations
  • Management of the design budget as contracted along with any required change orders
  • Ensure design packages meet the trade bid requirements by understanding project schedule procurement strategy and phasing
  • Oversee delivery of the contractual deliverable milestones by ensuring each milestone meets the intent of the design submissions in accordance with project agreement and established standards
  • Collaborate with Builder and Designer to minimize RFIs ASIs and Change Orders
  • Drive timely responses to Owner design review comments
  • Review and coordinate responses to constructability issues from document reviews by the Build team
  • Supports Project Management and Field Staff teams in evaluating project schedules compliance with federal state and municipal laws and ordinances and cost impacts due to scope change or incompleteness
  • Facilitate construction submittal and RFI reviews
  • Establish and facilitate the adherence to an established work breakdown structure (WBS) to include the definition of potential multiple design/bid package scoping scenarios deliverable milestones Owner reviews and City entitlement timelines that are responsive to the projects scheduling activities and procurement requirements
  • Identify optimized solutions with consideration of cost quality constructability supply chain support and overall customer value
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders to address project challenges and achieve project goals
  • Oversee design deliverables to ensure compliance with contract obligations including criteria schedule and budget and their integration with the construction requirements
  • Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • 10-15 years of diverse commercial design and construction program experience with notable participation within an alternative delivery design environment (Design-Build Progressive Design-Build CMaR).
  • A bachelors or masters degree in architecture or an engineering discipline is preferred
  • General understanding of traditional and alternative project delivery types: Design/Build Construction Manager at Risk Design-Bid-Build IPD Lean etc.
  • Ability to understand and communicate project deliverable requirements as defined by contracts owner criteria schedules and authorities having jurisdiction.
  • General understanding of the nature of design firm business operations and production process.
  • Ability to drive continuous improvement in design management processes and workflows identifying opportunities for efficiency gains and implementing best practices.
  • Functional experience with pre-construction and construction processes.
  • Understands BIM software platforms process and workflow and the specific needs of team members.
  • Familiarity with building codes ADA and requirements for municipal engagement and entitlement processes. (Competency in sustainability ((LEED)) is a plus.)
  • Proven client facing experience where timely decision-making and solutions are required.
  • Proficiency with Bluebeam Excel and Microsoft Office Products.
  • Familiarity with DBIA (Design Build Institute of America) principles and processes with a willingness to obtain DBIA accreditation is encouraged.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical dental life and disability insurance and a matching 401K plan.We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!To learn more about our employee-ownership structure please go to Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Commercial

Become an owner of one of North Americas most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercials employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities technologically advanced healthcare facilities cutting-edge educational and research facilities professional sports stadiums high-rises hospitality and other leading commercial markets Austins industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today grow your career and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial.

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Required Experience:

Manager


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In 1918, Charles R. Moore purchased the contracting part of the company when the Austin brothers wanted to focus primarily on bridge fabrication. The company became known as Austin Bridge Company and Associated Companies until 1974 when the parent company, Austin Industries, was form ... View more

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