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Design Manager - Water

Wharton-smith, Inc. šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Full-time Manager

The Design Manager leads planning, coordination, budgeting, and risk analysis during the pursuit and preconstruction phases of municipal water and wastewater projects. They collaborate closely with estimating and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery, constructability, and owner engagement.

Responsibilities

  • The Design Manager leads planning, coordination, budgeting, and risk analysis during the pursuit and preconstruction phases of municipal water and wastewater projects. They collaborate closely with estimating and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery, constructability, and owner engagement.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 7 years of experience in municipal water/wastewater construction or design is required, along with proficiency in scheduling software and GMP pricing.

Key Skills

Design management Project planning Coordination Budgeting Risk analysis Municipal water and wastewater design Pre‑construction phase management Collaboration with estimating teams Construction scheduling software GMP pricing Leadership Team communication Stakeholder engagement Construction documentation Regulatory compliance Problem solving Strategic planning Resource allocation Client relationship management Technical drawing review

About Wharton-smith, Inc.

Wharton-Smith, Inc. - '​'The Construction Group of Choice"​ Our Vision…to be the construction group of choice for our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Mission…to exceed our client's​ expectations by performing with the highest quality, professionalism, and fairness and by communicating with honesty and integrity at all times. Wharton-Smith is headquartered in Sanford, Florida, with branch offices in Pensacola, Space Coast, Palm Beach Gardens, Fort Myers, North Port, Jacksonville, and, Tampa, FL; Houston, TX; Baton Rouge, LA; and Charlotte, NC. Wharton-Smith has a strong presence and solid reputation as a General Contractor, Construction Manager, and Design-Build Contractor throughout the Southeastern U.S. and abroad. Wharton-Smith is proud to be named a Top ENR 400 Contractor; Top ENR 200 Environmental Firm; Top Green Southeast Contractor (Southeast Magazine); and a "Best Place to Work"​ (Orlando Business Journal).

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