Design Construction Manager II (Heavy Travel)

About this role

Position Title: Design Construction Manager II Position Location: Location varies by assignment. 75–100% travel across the U.S. unless assigned to an extended project. Must be located near a major US airport. Salary Band: $120,000 to $170,000 Job Summary The Design Construction Manager II (DCMII) acts as the contractor and/or owner’s representative across the design and construction administration phases, ensuring the project’s scope, schedule, budget, quality, operability, and compliance objectives are met.

This role integrates Owner’s Representative and Design Management responsibilities with specialized coordination of architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and operations stakeholders. The DCMII drives the design process from schematic design through record drawings, while providing structured reporting, risk management, and decision support to the owner. Operating with a high degree of independence and receiving limited day-to-day direction, the DCMII manages projects of complex scope in mission-critical environments.

The DCMII will receive limited directions on day-to-day work and general instructions on new projects, tasks or assignments. Will execute and assist team leadership on projects, tasks or assignments of complex scope. Will work independently or under limited supervision. The DCMII will communicate and operate in line with organizational and client goals and values, as well as departmental objectives. Essential Functions Design Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination Administer external Design Partner contracts; plan and lead design team meetings; drive issue closure with various subject matter experts and project partners.

Manage design progression from SD through As-Built; coordinate, review, and track design deliverables; organize and close Page-Turns. Review and implement design bulletins with the construction team; provide design support on RFPs and sales/engineering pursuits. Support supply chain by coordinating equipment submittals with design partners; visit job sites for field investigations and coordination meetings. Contractor and/or owner advocacy for budget, schedule, and contract oversight Serve as the contractor and/or owner’s “voice” and single point of coordination, ensuring decisions align with owner requirements and program standards.