JOB DETAILS
Design Manager
CompanyFlatiron Construction Corp
LocationLos Angeles
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 21, 2026
About The Company
What is Flatiron?
We’re more than a construction company. We are an organization of some 3,500 people with diverse backgrounds and varied expertise who share a singular focus on enhancing the well-being of people and communities.
We bring together industry-leading engineers, highly skilled craft workers and other professionals to deliver innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges across the U.S. and Canada. Flatiron builds highways and bridges; aviation, rail and transit; dams and water treatment facilities; and underground projects that fuel local economies, improve safety and enhance efficiency.
Flatiron engineers harness the art and science of structural design to create solutions that are as beautiful as they are functional. Our craft employees and on-site leaders bring vital experience to each project to turn vision into reality. And our project leaders collaborate with project owners to deliver solutions that meet challenging criteria—safely—while at the same time mitigating risk for all those involved.
Beyond safely delivering outstanding projects, Flatiron people demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning, sustainability, our clients and partners, and the communities where we live and work.
We build careers. We hire and advance the best engineers, craft workers and other professionals in our industry.
We transform infrastructure.
About the Role
Overview
Opportunity to join and exciting project for LAWA! Lead design process during pursuit or post-award between design firm and internal pursuit or construction team to ensure the most optimized, efficient and cost effective construction design.
What you will be doing
- Reviews and evaluates design drawings for alternative build pursuits to ensure feasible constructability, cost efficiency and design optimization.
- Engages Technical Services, construction management and estimating departments for additional technical and construction input to identify and mitigate construction risks.
- Provides technical insight at meetings to ensure unified understanding of the design drawings and budget implications associated with designer plans. Includes external designers, construction managers and support engineering teams in weekly taskforce planning meetings, as necessary.
- Works closely with external design firm, internal construction, estimating and engineering teams during project construction or pursuits to identify design risks and optimization opportunities. Recommends, tracks and documents contract change orders regarding the construction design to ensure accurate and compliant project controls.
- Submits design progress and cost reporting to project management team throughout the life of the project to guarantee united understanding of project and budget status. Provides input on material quantities and design strategies to lower project cost and mitigate risks.
- Ensures accurate, complete and timely submission of all design packages, and coordinates split packages, so construction schedule continues without delays. Design package responsibility includes tracking the permits and public information sessions required of the external design firm. Attends public information sessions, as needed.
- Attends and participates in technical reviews and design presentations with project Owner to ensure design comprehension and assist with change order approvals.
- Submits monthly project status reporting to design and operations leadership in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintains knowledge of Flatiron’s company values and strategic plan.
- Support published corporate policies.
- Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
- 10+ years’ experience in construction industry, design engineering, estimating or related experience required.
- Experience managing construction design teams and design firms.
- Experience working with alternative design pursuits (Design Build, P3, etc.) required.
- Experience working with Procore, Primavera P6, AutoCAD and Bluebeam required.
- Professional Engineering License (PE/Peng) preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge and skill in technical writing for efficient and concise document control and presentations to all levels of the business.
- Strong knowledge of construction engineering principles and regulatory codes required.
Why work for us
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.
Salary Min
USD $150,000.00/Yr.Salary Max
USD $175,000.00/Yr.Key Skills
Design ManagementDesign Drawings ReviewConstructabilityCost EfficiencyRisk MitigationTechnical InsightTaskforce PlanningContract Change OrdersCost ReportingDesign OptimizationDesign Packages SubmissionPermit TrackingPublic Information SessionsTechnical ReviewsDesign PresentationsProject Status Reporting
Categories
ConstructionEngineeringManagement & LeadershipArt & Design
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation packagePaid time off program401(k)/RRSPMedical/Extended Health CareDentalVisionWellness benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition Reimbursement Program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The manager will lead the design process during pursuit or post-award, ensuring optimized, efficient, and cost-effective construction design by reviewing drawings and engaging technical departments. Key duties include tracking change orders, submitting progress and cost reports, and ensuring timely submission of all design packages to prevent construction delays.
📋Job Type
other
💰Salary Range
$150,000 - $175,000
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
2202
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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