Design Project Manager
Posted 22 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Design project Manager”
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The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 20+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyEngineering
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsProject Management Professional
Field of studyEngineering (or related)
Study levelMaster's
Job Description – Design Projects Manager
- Oversee design projects and ensure completion on time, within budget, and according to company standards.
- Support project prioritization, management reporting, financial reporting, resource planning, and decision-making.
- Supervise Senior Project Managers and Project Managers.
- Ensure successful implementation of PMO strategy, responsibilities, services, and deliverables.
- Monitor program reporting and support reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
- Prioritize tasks, set deadlines, and allocate resources across projects.
- Analyze project financials, including budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessment.
- Coordinate cross-functional programs and projects through completion.
- Ensure complete project documentation, including scope, budget, resources, and justification.
- Establish project and program management frameworks, standards, KPIs, and financial reporting.
- Monitor financial performance and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
- Coordinate project closeout and capture lessons learned.
- Define and implement project governance and controls.
- Manage project planning, milestones, scope, resource forecasting, financial management, and change management across the project portfolio.
Requirements
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.
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Master's degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred.
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Professional certifications in relevant design disciplines are an advantage.
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Minimum 20 years of experience in design-related engineering roles.
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Minimum 10 years in a leadership role.
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Strong theoretical background in PMO principles, architectural engineering, mega projects, and modern design practices.
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Experience in project planning, cost estimation, manpower estimation, value engineering, QA/QC, LEED, health & safety is preferred.
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Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Primavera, Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS Office.
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Knowledge of presentation and animation software.
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PMP certification is preferred.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.