Design Project Manager

Location: Utah
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time | On-Site
Salary: Competitive, Depending on Experience
Relocation Assistance Available

About the Opportunity

We're partnering with a rapidly growing structural steel and construction company seeking an experienced Design Manager to support its expanding Insulated Metal Panel (IMP) division in Utah.

The company delivers large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects throughout the United States, including data centres, manufacturing facilities, warehouses and semiconductor facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong professional with experience in insulated metal panels, building envelope systems, structural steel detailing or design coordination to take ownership of the design process and play an important role in a growing division.

The successful candidate will coordinate engineers, external detailing teams, architects and clients to ensure design packages progress efficiently and meet project requirements.

This is a design management position, not a hands-on detailing or 3D modelling role. We're looking for someone who understands technical drawings, can identify potential issues and has the organisational and communication skills to manage the design process effectively.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and coordinating the design process for insulated metal panel wall systems.

• Working closely with internal and external engineers, detailing teams, architects and project managers.

• Reviewing architectural, structural and technical drawings to identify discrepancies and coordination issues.

• Overseeing outsourced detailing and engineering activities, ensuring deliverables meet project requirements.

• Managing design schedules, drawing submissions, technical reviews and outstanding deliverables.

• Coordinating engineering and detailing purchase orders with external consultants.

• Leading and participating in design coordination meetings with clients, architects and engineers.

• Tracking technical queries, drawing revisions and outstanding design decisions through to resolution.

• Ensuring effective communication between design teams and project stakeholders.

• Supporting the timely progression of design packages in line with project schedules.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in design management, design coordination, detailing management or technical project management within construction.

• Strong ability to read, interpret and review architectural and structural drawings.

• Understanding of construction methods, building systems and technical design requirements.

• Experience coordinating engineers, detailers, consultants and other project stakeholders.

• Ability to identify technical issues and coordinate appropriate solutions.

• Strong organisational skills, including managing schedules, deliverables and multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with architects, engineers and clients.

• Ability to take ownership of design-related challenges and ensure actions are followed through.

• Willingness to work on-site in Utah.

Preferred Experience

• Insulated Metal Panels (IMP) or architectural metal wall systems.

• Building envelope design or construction.

• Structural steel detailing, fabrication or design coordination.

• Managing outsourced engineering and detailing services.

• Delegated design and drawing approval processes.

• Familiarity with Tekla Structures or similar detailing software.

Direct IMP experience is preferred but not essential. Candidates with relevant structural steel or building systems experience and a strong background in technical design coordination will also be considered.

A formal degree isn't essential. Practical experience, technical understanding and the ability to manage complex design processes are what matter most.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Performance-related bonus opportunities.

• Healthcare benefits.

• 401(k) with company matching.

• Relocation assistance for suitable candidates.

• Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding division with a strong pipeline of major projects.

• Exposure to complex industrial and commercial construction projects.

• Long-term career development within an established and growing organisation.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join an established and rapidly growing construction business that's continuing to invest in its people, operations and specialist divisions.

You'll have the chance to take ownership of the design coordination process, work alongside experienced engineering and project management teams, and contribute to major construction projects across the United States.

For someone with a background in IMP systems, building envelopes, structural steel detailing or construction design management, this position offers a strong combination of technical responsibility, project coordination and long-term career development.

Interested? Let's Talk.

Whether you're actively looking for your next opportunity or simply curious about what's available, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.

Apply directly or contact Novax Recruitment Group for more information.

If you have strong technical design coordination experience and an interest in insulated metal panel systems, we'd love to hear from you.