Design Integration Manager

Swinerton

. Support project leadership and business development by analyzing Design-Build RFQs/RFPs and shaping win strategies and project approaches.

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,500 - $165,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in Design-Build project management, including leading design phases from concept through construction documents and AHJ approval. Proficient in fostering collaboration among stakeholders and managing design-related cost impacts while ensuring compliance with building codes and sustainability principles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Design-Build Project ManagementBuilding Codes and Standards KnowledgeVirtual Design and Construction (VDC)Revit/Building Information Modeling (BIM)DBIA Certified Credential

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Design DevelopmentCost ManagementSchedulingQuality Control/Quality AssuranceConceptual EstimatingChange ManagementDesign DocumentationPermit Readiness PlanningForecasting Design GapsCollaboration with Design Partners

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsOrganizational SkillsEffective CommunicationProblem-Solving CapabilitiesTeam Building

Tools & Technologies

Project Management SoftwareBIM Software3D Modeling

Certifications & Qualifications

DBIA Certified CredentialLEED Accredited ProfessionalLicensed Architect or Engineer

Industry Keywords

Design-Build DeliverySustainability PrinciplesContract LawConstruction ManagementArchitecture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support project leadership and business development by analyzing Design-Build RFQs/RFPs and shaping win strategies and project approaches.
Lead and participate in pursuit interviews and project meetings with owners, agencies, and stakeholders; document decisions, actions, and follow-ups.
Serve as a key liaison among the design-build team, designers, and Owner.
Cultivate relationships with clients, designers, and design-build partners.
Mentor and support preconstruction staff on design development processes.
Develop, negotiate, and support execution of designer and design-build trade partner scopes, fees, and deliverables.
Lead design development from concept through construction documents and support AHJ approvals.
Coordinate design partners to ensure contractually required design activities align with project goals and schedule.
Lead change management by documenting and communicating design changes and maintaining consistency in scope and cost.
Drive QA/QC with internal SMEs, operations, and field teams; provide constructability reviews and value analysis.
Collaborate with VDC teams and design-partner BIM managers to develop and leverage the project’s 3D model.
Develop and maintain design milestone schedules and permit readiness plans.
Track design progress and identify impacts to cost, schedule, quality, and program compliance.
Support Owner review and approval processes through progressive design approval strategies.
Coordinate design documentation for permitting, bid packaging, and construction sequencing.
Use conceptual estimating to validate scopes and maintain alignment with target values.
Monitor design-related cost impacts and mitigate variances through value analysis and design coordination.
Forecast design gaps, scope clarifications, and documentation needs across all design phases.
Participate in Owner, agency, and stakeholder meetings.
Communicate design intent, changes, and decisions to internal teams and external partners.
Align client expectations with evolving design development and project objectives.
Adapt responsibilities across preconstruction or project management as project needs dictate.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
6+ years of Architecture, Engineering, or construction management experience, including extensive working experience with the collaborative delivery process.
Minimum three years of Design-Build delivery experience in all phases of design.
Experience working directly with Owner and/or Owner stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability in design-build project management and delivery, including management of external design and design-build trade partners, staff coordination, cost management, scheduling, and quality control/quality assurance.
Ability to lead design phases from concept through construction documents and AHJ approval.
Strong organization and leadership skills, including team building, training, and managing daily activities.
Excellent organizational and communication skills when interacting with clients, designers, and internal team members.
Effective communication skills and problem-solving capabilities.
Fundamental understanding of a designer’s business model.
Ability to forecast gaps and requirements of design documents (drawings, specifications, and reports) during all phases.
In-depth knowledge of building codes and standards.
In-depth knowledge of sustainability principles, practices, and certification programs.
Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
Ability to balance data, intuition, experience, and diverse perspectives in decision-making and problem-solving.
Ability to foster collaboration and navigate conflict effectively among the design-build team and external stakeholders.
Strong computer skills and experience with project management software and platforms.
Experience in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and Revit/Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
DBIA Certified Credential or ability to achieve certification within 1 year of employment.
Licensed Architect or Engineer preferred.
LEED accredited professional preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company matching
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Individual stock ownership
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Bereavement leave
Employee assistance program
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
Basic term life insurance and AD&D
Business travel accident insurance
Short and long term disability
Financial wellness coaching
Educational assistance
Care.com membership
ClassPass fitness membership
DashPass delivery membership
Additional term life insurance
Long term care insurance
Critical illness and accidental injury insurance
Pet insurance
Legal plan
Identity theft protection
Other voluntary benefit options