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Assistant Design Manager

Siris Llc 🇺🇸 Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

$95,000 - $115,000 Full-time Manager

Support the Design Manager with design contract administration, project coordination, meetings, documentation, design reviews, and review of RFIs, submittals, and other construction-phase materials. Coordinate A/E team site visits and investigations, assist with scopes of work and cost estimates, and help ensure compliance and communication among the Smithsonian, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Design Manager with design contract administration, project coordination, meetings, documentation, design reviews, and review of RFIs, submittals, and other construction-phase materials. Coordinate A/E team site visits and investigations, assist with scopes of work and cost estimates, and help ensure compliance and communication among the Smithsonian, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related discipline is required, along with 5–10 years of relevant experience in design or construction management, architecture, engineering, or project administration. Candidates should have strong coordination, communication, document-control, and construction-process knowledge; OSHA 30 and professional credentials such as CCM, PMP, LEED, AIA, RA, or PE are preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) With Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Annual Bonus Eligibility

Key Skills

Design contract administration Project coordination Construction documentation Design review processes RFI and submittal management Site visit coordination Scope of work development Cost estimating OSHA 30 certification CCM certification PMP certification LEED accreditation AIA membership RA qualification PE license Strong communication Document control Construction process knowledge Cross‑functional collaboration Stakeholder management

About Siris Llc

SIRIS is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. Our veteran leadership shapes how we approach projects, teams, and client relationships. We value preparation, accountability, clarity of responsibility, and ownership of outcomes. These principles are reflected in how we lead teams, communicate with stakeholders, and steward our clients’ capital investments. Our goal is not simply to manage projects, but to serve our clients with professionalism, discipline, and respect for their mission. Our Mission To multiply the impact of our clients by bringing the vision of their capital projects and programs to life. This mission guides how we measure success. We focus not only on cost and schedule, but on how effectively a project supports the client’s broader purpose. Our Vision Like our namesake, Cyrus the Great, we are passionate about building project teams capable of delivering the most complex, once in a lifetime projects. This vision informs how we recruit, train, and support o

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