Design Manager

STO Building Group

. Manage and direct external design companies through all design phases for pursued and awarded projects .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSandy • Utah • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing design phases for construction projects, ensuring alignment of design intent, cost control, and owner expectations. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and maintain strong client relationships while navigating complex project portfolios.

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Project ManagementDesign CoordinationConstruction Industry ExperienceClient Relationship ManagementRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Construction EngineeringArchitectureConstruction ManagementEstimatingDesign ReviewCost ControlChange ManagementDecision MakingProblem SolvingInterfacing Between Design and Preconstruction

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityCommunication SkillsLeadership

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteGoogle DriveBluebeamRevitAutoCADAutodesk Forma

Industry Keywords

Government ProjectsPrivate-Sector ProjectsIndustrial ProjectsCold-Storage ProjectsMission Critical ProjectsOTA Contract Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and direct external design companies through all design phases for pursued and awarded projects
Support a high-volume portfolio of government and private-sector projects
Ensure design intent, constructability, cost control, and owner expectations remain aligned from preconstruction through execution
Direct outside consultants through all design phases as an active project leader
Serve as primary point of contact and day-to-day collaborator with architect teams
Document and lock in design phases to manage owner expectations and changes
Establish design priorities and objectives for each design phase
Develop and maintain design schedules interfacing with permitting, procurement, and construction phases
Work with estimating to organize budgets and define assumptions
Transfer budget and design information to the operational team through execution handoff
Convert owner vision into constructible design solutions aligned with scope, budget, and schedule
Build relationships with management, owners, designers, vendors, government, and trades
Understand owner needs, goals, and project requirements
Record and control change-management decisions with owners and trade partners
Conduct technical and operational risk assessments and advise on risks, opportunities, and hazards
Develop the external design team with emphasis on risk management and company qualifications
Support government client relationships at a senior level
Lead and encourage teams to meet or exceed goals while promoting company policies and guidelines
Mentor, manage, and evaluate the Design Phase Team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Estimating, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience)
Minimum of 7 years of related construction industry experience
Experience supporting industrial/cold-storage, mission critical, or other complex project portfolios is preferred
Able to review and guide design and coordinate design efforts
High-level knowledge of construction and design industries
Ability to interface between design and preconstruction to control cost
Very strong interpersonal skills and client-facing ability
OTA (Other Transaction Authority) contract experience is preferred
Strong organizational skills while managing multiple projects across different locations nationally
Able to travel as needed throughout the country
Ability to make decisions and solve problems effectively under pressure
Ability to function effectively in a diverse team setting
Senior-level leadership and ability to develop followership to influence change
Adaptability to collaborative feedback
High degree of business acumen and decisiveness
Ability to work independently and with teams; strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong presentation, public speaking, and facilitation skills
MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/PPT)
Google Drive/Workspace
Bluebeam
Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Forma

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Home & Auto Insurance
Family Support
Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
Paid time off
Time Away Benefits
Paid Holidays
Group Legal
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program