Design Manager jobs in Racine, WI

Overview

Walsh is currently seeking a Virtual Design Construction (VDC) Manager for our Building Division in Racine, WI.

The Construction Technology Manger will manage collaboration processes and production of deliverables using various construction technology solutions.  Includes managerial level responsibilities of consensus building, training, and implementation.  Responsible for the management of multiple competing opinions to arrive at a single design or deliverable.  Ensures that all opinions are heard and considered while rationalizing the available solutions against cost, schedule, and quality to protect and promote the interests of the company.

Maintain positive relationships with all collaborators as they will be made up of design partners, trade partners, joint venture partners, and/or other business units within the organization.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing.  Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex work
• Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development
• Flexibility in career path & progression
• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership to construction technology services including project constructability analysis, coordination activities, quantity takeoffs, conceptual estimates, cost analysis, scheduling, and other communication purposes.
• Evaluate project design documentation and schedule for project opportunities and risks.
• Set construction technology services goals at the project level related to process, message, and schedules.
• Refine existing technical processes and assist in developing, documenting, and implementing new technical processes and services for the successful pursuit and execution of projects.
• Resolve competing interests among project participants.
• Produce estimates for construction technology services.
• Author components of technical proposals and presentations for pursuits.
• Review the development of graphic communication media for clarity and completeness.  Edit content where required.
• Manage, advise and train less experienced staff.
• Audit three-dimensional models received from design and trade partners to assess project risks.
• Construct three-dimensional models for various purposes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related professional experience.
• Some travel required. 
• 5 years of experience in a Construction Technology, VDC, or BIM role or similar external experience.

Proficient with some of the following:

• Three-dimensional modeling, drafting, visual scheduling, graphic design, animation, audio/video production, audio/video editing, LiDAR and SLAM capture, photogrammetry capture and processing, UAS/Drone operations, programming/scripting languages, application development, data structure/analysis, and collaboration tools.
• Collaboration management; critical thinking abilities; oral, written, and graphic communication skills; and knowledge of construction contract documents are required.

The Walsh Group offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & Paid US Holidays
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Maternity Leave Policy
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance

If hired by The Walsh Group, you must be in compliance with your employment location’s COVID-19 related requirements, if any.

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran