Design Manager

Design Manager
📍 Gulfport, MS | Jackson, MS | Oxford, MS | Huntsville, AL

Lead Design Excellence on Some of the Nation's Most Complex Projects!

AnderCorp is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead design execution across federal and commercial projects delivered through Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and other integrated delivery methods.

This role sits on the builder's side of the table, serving as the critical link between owners, design partners, and construction teams. As Design Manager, you'll lead architects, engineers, specialty consultants, and design partners from pursuit and planning through final design, construction support, commissioning, and project closeout.

If you're a collaborative leader who thrives at the intersection of design, construction, and problem-solving, this is an opportunity to have a direct impact on high-profile projects while helping shape the future of integrated project delivery at AnderCorp.

What You'll Do
Lead the Design-Build Process

Manage the design process from pursuit through project completionLead and coordinate architects, engineers, specialty consultants, and design partnersDevelop and maintain design execution plans, schedules, milestone tracking, and decision logsSupport pursuit and preconstruction teams with technical proposals, design narratives, and budgeting effortsNegotiate and manage consultant scopes, fees, and deliverables
Drive Design Integration & Compliance

Ensure designs align with contract requirements, owner expectations, and project objectivesVerify compliance with federal criteria including UFC, UFGS, agency standards, and applicable codesCoordinate permitting, utility, AHJ, and third-party review requirementsMaintain design basis documentation, compliance matrices, and requirement traceability
Oversee Quality, Constructability & Coordination

Lead interdisciplinary design reviews and QA/QC effortsFacilitate constructability reviews with operations teams and trade partnersCoordinate BIM, model-based collaboration, and clash detection activitiesEnsure design packages are complete, coordinated, and construction-ready
Manage Design Submittals & Change Control

Track design deliverables and review cyclesResolve owner and agency review commentsEvaluate design changes and their impact on scope, cost, and scheduleSupport change management and entitlement documentation
Support Construction Operations
Review RFIs, shop drawings, substitutions, and field changesHelp transition projects smoothly from design to constructionProvide technical leadership during construction and project turnoverSupport commissioning, warranty documentation, and closeout activities
Manage Stakeholders & Project Risk

Serve as the primary contact for design-related mattersLead communication with owners, agencies, consultants, trade partners, and project teamsIdentify and mitigate design, schedule, and constructability risksTrack design budgets and consultant performanceMentor project engineers and emerging design management professionals
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
✅ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical field

✅ 5+ years of experience in architecture, engineering, design management, or project delivery

✅ Experience leading multidisciplinary design coordination efforts

✅ Design-Build or alternative delivery project experience

✅ Strong understanding of:

Design submittal processesQA/QC proceduresComment resolution workflowsDesign change managementDesign-to-construction integration✅ Proficiency with:
BluebeamMicrosoft Office SuiteRevit, Navisworks, or similar design coordination tools✅ U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) licenseDBIA, PMP, CCM, LEED, or similar credentialsExperience with USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, VA, GSA, or other federal agenciesKnowledge of UFC, UFGS, and federal review platforms such as ProjNet/Dr ChecksExperience handling CUI and cybersecurity compliance requirementsProgressive Design-Build, CMAR, EPC, or integrated delivery experienceStrong technical understanding across building, infrastructure, utility, and site systemsExperience managing consultant performance, design budgets, and labor forecasts The Ideal Candidate Is
✔ A clear and confident communicator

✔ Highly organized and detail-oriented

✔ Skilled at building trust with owners, consultants, and construction teams

✔ Comfortable balancing technical leadership with practical problem-solving

✔ Adaptable across both federal and commercial project environments

Why AnderCorp?

At AnderCorp, you'll work alongside talented construction and design professionals, contribute to meaningful federal and commercial projects, and help deliver facilities that make a lasting impact.

Benefits Include:
✓ Competitive salary based on experience

✓ Company paid Medical, dental, and vision insurance

✓ 401(k) with employer match

✓ Paid time off and company holidays

✓ Training and certification reimbursement

Ready to Lead Design From Vision to Reality?

Join a team where innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence drive project success.

Apply today: https://andercorp.com/careers/design-manager/

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