Technical Design Manager - Construction

Role OverviewThe Technical Design Manager drives the technical realization of projects and administers the daily operations of the project design team. The role serves as a critical liaison between the project design team and project management, estimating, automation, production, senior management, and clients.The Technical Design Manager will be accountable for the technical resource delivery at programme and project level.ResponsibilitiesOriginate preliminary technical solutions for each project requirement and brainstorm with the Project Design Leads to explore options and determine the preferred technical approachesLead & provide technical support and ensure technical outputs meet the requirements of the Project as well as meeting project affordability within timescales agreed with the project teamRed flag any current or potential design crisis as early as possible, so priorities can be rearranged to mitigate the impactPlan and deliver all technical aspects of the programme and projects, working with relevant parties to assist in the formation of a design strategy, ensuring that this is adhered toEnsure rigorous application of the Risk and Value process and challenge technical solutions to provide best valueCollaborate with design team to develop drafting, calculation, documentation, and data storage standards that are consistent across the companyWhere utilized, ensure external design works are undertaken by suitably qualified and experienced teamsHighlight significant scope changes to Project Management. Keep track of all scope changes and ensure that the change control process and technical query process are adhered to and communicated fully on all projectsWork with relevant parties to monitor and report on the technical teams progress on all required deliverablesServe as primary team contact with third party engineers, while promoting direct collaboration with individual designersLead detailed technical discussions. Take the lead in driving a culture of continuous improvement within the design teamOversee the big picture of each project to ensure the collaboration of individual element designers and integration of all parts to prevent scope voids or overlaps. Provide clear and concise information about any remaining risks which the operations team or end user will need to be aware ofReview all design documentation for completeness, safety, reliability, manufacturability, and adherence to budget goalsAdherence to all set deadline and completion of work to agreed standardEnsure the proper distribution of design documents to Production, Project management, Health & Safety, Third Party Engineers, and Client Staff.Key SkillsAdvanced knowledge of structural-mechanical manufacturing components and fabrication techniquesStrong communication, team leadership, and interpersonal skills for a very collaborative workplaceSolid computer proficiency in 3D CAD,REVIT, Sketcha, BIM and Microsoft OfficeDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or Product Design, or equivalent industry experience commensurate with an advanced degree.Previous experience in a similar roleGood team worker but able to exercise own judgement and work independently to make decisionsEffective communicator with the ability to collaborate and integrate into a wide teamExperience in managing stakeholdersAbility to manage, motivate and inspire a team, and experience of mentoring and developing staffAbility to take responsibility and ownershipExcellent prioritization and planning skillsAbility to challengeDesire to strive for personal development#J-18808-Ljbffr