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Assistant Design Project Manager
Overwatch
AustinOn-site2mo ago
- Employment
- Full-time
About the role
- Support Design Team leadership including Project Managers, Directors, VPs, and SVPs
- Assist Project Managers with:
- Design Oversight – Manage the design process including test fits, design development, and construction drawings.
- Coordination – Facilitate communication between tenants, external design consultants, construction teams, and internal teams for design-related issues.
- Construction Administration – Support the construction administration process to ensure timely resolution of design-related issues.
- Vendor & Contract Management – Manage relationships with design and construction vendors to ensure project and organizational needs are met.
- Reporting & Documentation – Maintain accurate reports on design progress, including meeting notes, milestones, challenges, and outcomes.
- Design Expertise – Experience managing and delivering design projects with strong knowledge of design principles, processes, and best practices.
- Strategic Thinking – Ability to solve complex design problems and navigate challenges involving multiple stakeholders.
- Construction Administration – Proficiency in ensuring design specifications are properly implemented and issues are resolved effectively.
- Vendor & Contract Management – Experience managing vendor relationships related to design and construction services.
- Communication Skills – Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and summarize complex issues into key takeaways.
- Industry Experience – Experience leading design activities for large-scale development projects preferred but not required.
- Project management background with experience leading multiple teams and managing scope, cost, schedule, and deliverables.
- Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Project Architect with experience leading large, complex campus projects preferred.
- Data center experience is desirable but not required.
- Experience with large industrial developments such as laboratories, hospitals, or mission-critical facilities strongly preferred.
- 3+ years of relevant experience preferred.
- Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
- Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots, is required.
- Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.
Perks & benefits
- 401k
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Time Off
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