Design Manager (Finance)
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.
At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.
Job Summary
Provides technical leadership across Group functional departments including engineering and design, pre construction, business development, and operations. Manages and provides support and oversees any contracted or in-house design services and provides owner technical interface.
Key Responsibilities
1. Administers personnel functions, including recruiting, review and approval of job descriptions and salary classifications, and selection and placement of personnel.
2. Advises and provides direction to staff on proper execution of complex and advanced deliverables; potentially serving as Engineer of Record for select design components.
3. Coordinates in-house engineering and design staff assignments and workloads; develop staffing forecasts and budgets.
4. Develops work scopes and labor estimates for in-house design tasks.
5. Ensures adherence to local, state, and federal laws, guidelines, procedures, rules, regulations, and policies.
6. Ensures contracted and in-house designs are completed with consistent application of design standards, technical approaches, and in accordance with the design quality management program.
7. Leads and manages technical teams during pursuit and final design projects.
8. Leads the exploration of alternate designs or new technologies to challenge the status quo and promote exploration of new and innovative design solutions.
9. Monitors and report progress against design budget and schedule.
10. Recommends new policies or procedures as necessary.
11. Stays current with and assures compliance of governmental requirements and completes all required records.
Minimum Job Requirements
1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
2. EIT/PE certification(s) strongly preferred
3. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
4. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs
5. Ten (10+) plus years design experience focusing on transportation projects (highway, bridge, heavy civil, etc.)
Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/workday
5. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs on an occasional basis.
6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.
7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
Safety Level
Safety-Sensitive
Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.
Benefit list:
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
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