Design Project Manager

The Design Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of design projects within the organization. This role requires a dynamic individual with a keen eye for detail and a strong ability to manage multidisciplinary teams. The Design Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget, while maintaining the highest quality standards. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, providing regular updates and addressing any concerns promptly.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of design projects within the organization
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, ensuring collaboration and communication are effective
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget
• Maintain the highest quality standards throughout the project lifecycle
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders
• Provide regular updates to clients and stakeholders and address any concerns promptly
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to establish project requirements and objectives
• Review Client contracts
• Review Client contracts
• Review Client design program requirements
• Client invoicing and change management
• Design budgets and design schedules
• Financial reporting and invoicing
• Manage outside design consultants as required
• Permitting due diligence
• Weekly Client and internal design meetings
• Ensure quality of overall design
• Coordinate and provide technical support during construction
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with clients, stakeholders, and team members
• Excellent collaboration skills to work with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to define project requirements
• Working knowledge of industrial building design and construction is required
• Proficient in project management software and tools
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems with innovative solutions
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and timelines
• Experience in budget management and resource allocation
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, architecture, or a related field
• PE or NCARB certification is preferred
• LEED Accreditation preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the design or construction industry

• Preferred experience working in the food and/or logistics industries as a manager, architect or engineer.

• Experience in design budget estimating and management

• Experience project invoicing and tracking
• Management of design schedules
• Skilled in project meeting planning, hosting and documentation
• Familiar with the site and building permitting process

• Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar is a plus

Travel Requirements:

• Flexibility to travel on short notice for urgent business needs, to attend meetings, trainings, and events. 

• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance during business trips. 
• Compliance with company travel policies and procedures. 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer, phone, printer, scanner, and other office equipment.
• Visual acuity for detailed work and computer use
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 25 pounds of files, documents, and materials.

About Stellar: 

Stellar offers a comprehensive package which includes:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Remote & hybrid work options for many positions
• Paid Time Off – accrue 15 days (120 hours) within first year of service
• Paid holidays
• Medical,  dental, and vision insurance options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) – company match with immediate vesting

Stellar, headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, is a fully integrated firm focusing on design, construction, architecture, engineering, and mechanical services worldwide for over 30 years. Stellar combines a multitude of capabilities to create buildings and systems of exceptional long-term quality, value and efficiency. From food processing plants and healthcare facilities to refrigerated warehouses, automated production lines and beyond, we offer an integrated approach to meet all our clients’ needs.

Stellar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by law.