Design Build Manager

Overview:

William Charles Construction, a MasTec Company, is in search of an experienced Design Build Manager to join our team in Rockford, IL.

The Civil Construction Design Build Manager oversees the planning, design, and execution of civil construction projects. This role involves coordinating between design and construction teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The manager will lead project teams, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.

The successful candidate must be a good forward planners and excellent motivators as they have to manage large teams with different goals to enable them to work together to produce a coordinated and coherent design. They need good people skills, the ability present their ideas effectively and to be able to evaluate the ideas of others.

Company Overview

With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our 'Do it Right the First Time' work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects.

MasTec's Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

Project Management:

Leads and assists in the development of future design-build proposals.

Lead and manage the design-build process from conception through the design phase

Develop project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans

Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as needed

Encouraging and inspiring design consultants to produce their best work using their creativity, experience, resources and talents in a cost effective way

Leads constructability review efforts with design and construction team members

Team Leadership:

Supervise and mentor project engineers, architects, and construction personnel

Facilitate communication between design and construction teams to ensure alignment

Assemble and lead high-performing multi-discipline project teams, including engineers, designers, and subconsultants

Foster a collaborative and productive work environment

Provide mentorship and guidance to team members

Design Oversight:

Review and approve design plans, ensuring they meet project specifications and regulatory requirements

Collaborate with architects and engineers to refine designs based on constructability and cost-effectiveness

Stakeholder Communication:

Build and maintain strong relationships as the primary contact for design partners and owner agencies

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, and design partners

Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status, challenges, and solutions.

Manage client expectations and ensure client satisfaction

Compliance and Safety:

Ensure all projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental and safety standards.

Implement safety protocols and promote a culture of safety on job sites.

Budget Management:

Prepare and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and variances.

Negotiate contracts with subcontractors and suppliers to optimize costs.

Risk Management:

Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.

Address and resolve any issues that arise during the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in civil construction management, with a focus on design-build projects.

Experience working with state Department of Transportation offices.

Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations.

Proficient in project management software and tools.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.




Advanced supervisory and leadership skills.

PPE and Health/Safety devices must be able to be worn and fit properly when required

Must have and maintain a valid state issued Driver's License with driving record that meets company guidelines

Travel requirement - 25%, or as needed based on business demands

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

Compensation $150,000-$175,000/ year, commensurate with experience

Relocation assistance provided

401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children

Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation

Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment

Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage

Emergency Travel Assistance Program

Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact (url removed). Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicabl.