Senior Design Manager
Lead design teams for complex infrastructure projects at Saronic Technologies, enhancing maritime operations through innovative solutions.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Lead design efforts for multiple capital projects
- Develop project requirements, goals, budgets, and schedules
- Work with internal team members and stakeholders
- Develop RFPs for design and construction proposals
- Engage with municipalities for project approvals
Must have
- 6+ years proven experience leading multi-discipline design teams
- Minimum 4 years of actual design experience in architecture, structural, MEP, or site/civil
- Experience with project scheduling and budget development
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Nice to have
- Professional licensure (PE/RA) in technical area of practice
- Experience as consulting engineer/architect
- Proven ability to learn and grow from experiences
Practical constraints
- Occasional travel
Requirements
- Experience
- 6+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Senior Design Manager at Saronic Technologies oversees design teams for various infrastructure projects, ensuring that work progresses from initial concept to final delivery. This role requires a strong background in leading multi-discipline design efforts, particularly in industrial or technology sectors, with a focus on project management and budget tracking. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in design and project leadership, along with excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams. The position is suited for seasoned professionals who can navigate complex project requirements and mentor junior staff.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 15, 2026. Last confirmed on Saronic Technologies's careers page October 15, 2026.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Senior Design Manager role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Saronic Technologies targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Design Manager role at Saronic Technologies.
From the original posting
Job Overview
A senior level professional who leads design teams for mid to large sized infrastructure projects or smaller projects with technically complex features, driving work from concept through delivery. Provides mentorship to junior designers and engineers, raises team craft standards, and partners cross-functionally to ensure design solutions align with project and business goals. Preferably professionally licensed /PMP in their area of practice or non-licensed and possessing experience more than the higher end of experience range. May be assigned to focus on portions of larger projects/programs under direction of more experienced design managers.
Responsibilities
Lead/oversee design efforts for multiple, simultaneous capital projects of various size and complexity
Lead development, identification, and scoping of projects including requirements, goals, budgets, schedules, and implementation approaches
Work in partnership with internal team members including technical SME’s, project sponsors, construction, facilities, and EHS.
Develop RFP’s for design and construction proposals from external 3rd parties
Occasional travel
Design review and approval
Engagement with AHJ’s and municipalities as required for project approvals
Qualifications
6+ years proven experience leading a multi-discipline design teams including civil/site, structural, MEP, FP, architecture design elements through the complete project life cycle from concept/project definition through to commissioning and hand over. Project experience should be in an industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or technology sector. Project experience desired to be a combination of smaller (<$2M), medium ($2M - $50M), and large (> $50M) capital investment.
Minimum 4 years of actual design experience in one of the following areas of focus: architecture, structural, MEP, site/civil.
Demonstrated experience with leading and facilitating project teams comprised of technical SME’s, manufacturing representatives, facilities and EHS representatives, and construction/commissioning representatives.
Experience and understanding of project scheduling and capital project budget development and tracking with a proven track record of meeting schedules and budgets.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to pivot between in-depth detail to high level concepts, and experience with conflict resolution.
Preferred but not required, professional licensure (PE/RA) in technical area of practice.
Experience as consulting engineer/architect and/or as owner.
Proven ability to learn and grow from experiences, open to new approaches and solutions, and willing to make quick decisions.
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Occasional standing and walking within the office
Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
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