Job Description
The Design Project Manager leads planning and coordination efforts across architecture, engineering, or design-build projects. Acting as the primary client contact and accountable for overall project success, this role ensures design efforts align with schedule, budget, and quality goals. Ideal candidates bring a collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and a track record of delivering creative, effective design solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout all project phases
- Prepare, negotiate, and finalize contracts for professional design or design-build services
- Lead the development and execution of comprehensive project plans
- Ensure alignment with project scope, budget, program requirements, and quality standards
- Translate complex technical information clearly for clients, teams, and contractors
- Maintain and track design schedules to ensure timely project delivery
- Forecast staffing needs and coordinate multidisciplinary team resources
- Manage project financials, including invoicing, tracking, and profitability oversight
- Facilitate coordination between internal teams and external partners
- Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
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