Project Design Manager

Company Description

For more than a decade, Island Exterior Fabricators (IEF) has operated as a privately owned practice specializing in the delivery of bespoke, high-performing prefabricated facade systems. Our 50-acre manufacturing campus is headquartered in Calverton, New York, and supported by design and engineering offices in Manhattan, Boston, and Hartford.

Our organization is fully self-sustained, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that enable us to deliver a high-quality product. Our production capabilities, installation network, and bonding capacity allow Island to complete large-scale, complex projects in a timely, efficient manner.

Job Summary : As a Project Design Manager at IEF , you will be accountable for the design execution and overseeing of the design phase of complex curtain wall and exterior faced projects. This role is responsible for managing design schedules, supervising internal and external design teams, and ensuring high-quality submittals and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

Accountabilities :

• Maintaining a structured and organized project folder on either the server or cloud
• Participate in Design Assist meetings. Work business development and other groups to manage the project.
• Develop project submittal schedule, considering the production schedule, installation schedule and material leads times. Must collaborate with the PM, Materials Manager, System Design Lead, and Fabrication lead to develop these schedules.
• Ensure that the project specifications are complied with, and the architect’s design intent is maintained.
• Knowledge of 2D Drafting and system development, with a basis in Autodesk or similar drafting software
• Knowledge of 3D modeling and fabrication material releasing, with a basis in in Inventor, Rhino, Solid works, BIM 360, etc..
• Must be very familiar construction documents, including architectural drawings, structural drawings and project specifications.
• Must be able to compile and submit RFIs, while maintaining the RFI log.
• Must be able to compile and submit drawing and engineering submittal while maintain an accurate log.
• Must do general checks of fabrication models, prior to release, to confirm they are in alignment with shop drawings, current RFI, and architectural intent.
• Must be able to prepare and submit project samples, material specifications and LEED information.
• Should submit shop drawing packages, structural calculation, thermal reports etc.

Authorities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Salary : BOE

Location : New York City, Boston MA, Hartford CT or Calverton, NY. Remote flexibility for strong candidates.

Schedule : Monday-Friday 8 : 00am5 : 00pm. Position will require frequent travel to job sites.

Benefits : 401(k) matching, AD&D insurance, Dental insurance, Family leave, Flexible schedule, Flexible spending account Gym membership, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Parental leave, Professional development assistance, Vision insurance.

Island Exterior Fabricators is an equal-opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Island Exterior Fabricators and its subsidiaries will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Island, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Island mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Island employees, or to Island's resume database will be considered Island property . Island will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume .