The
Design-Build Integration Manager - Mission Critical :
plays a critical role in aligning architectural / engineering design with construction methods, sequencing, and field realities during the preconstruction and early construction phases. Acting as the primary interface between RO's operations teams and the architectural / engineering design partners, this role drives constructability, design coordination, and technical alignment to ensure design build mission critical projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities :
Design Integration & Constructability
Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and internal preconstruction teams to review and influence design documents for constructability, cost efficiency, and schedule optimization.
Lead constructability reviews and design charrettes at conceptual, schematic, design development, and permit / construction document milestones.
Identify design gaps, potential coordination issues, and scope ambiguities early; work with design partners to resolve proactively.
Evaluate building systems, materials, and sequencing for mission critical projects to ensure they meet project performance criteria and RO construction standards
Collaboration & Communication
Serve as the primary liaison between design partners and RO's project operations teams.
Facilitate structured design coordination meetings and drive follow-through on action items.
Partner with project leadership, estimating, scheduling, and MEP coordination teams to align design decisions with budget and timeline constraints.
Build strong relationships with external design partners to foster a collaborative, problem-solving culture.
Technical Expertise
Leverage knowledge of mission critical facility design standards (e.g., Tier levels, redundancy requirements, equipment layouts) to provide informed feedback.
Integrate BIM / VDC workflows to support clash detection, model coordination, and prefabrication opportunities.
Support early procurement strategies by ensuring design packages are aligned with vendor and trade partner needs.
Project Delivery Support
Support Design-Build and Progressive Design-Build pursuits by contributing constructability insights during proposal and interview phases.
Partner with Preconstruction to develop design schedules, deliverable expectations, insight on project budget and milestone coordination plans.Provide input on risk identification and mitigation strategies related to design scope.
Qualifications :
Education : Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field required.
Experience : 8+ years of experience in construction, architecture, or engineering. Experience with mission critical facilities or other highly technical projects strongly preferred.
Technical Skills : Strong understanding of building systems, construction sequencing, and design documentation. Familiarity with BIM platforms (Navisworks, Revit, Procore, Bluebeam) and model coordination workflows. Ability to interpret and redline architectural / engineering drawings.
RO Perks
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Paid Maternity and Paternity leave
Structured career pathing and continuing education support
RO Refresh - Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Years
Commitment to Diversity at RO
Rogers-O'Brien is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
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Manager Design Build • Dallas, TX, United States