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Design Manager - Advanced Delivery
Company : Gilbane
Location : Baltimore, MD
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Overview
The Design Manager - Advanced Delivery leads the integration of design and construction teams to deliver coordinated, constructible, and cost-effective designs on schedule and within budget. This role supports advanced delivery models (Design-Build, IPD, P3, EPC), ensuring design intent, risk management, and project readiness for execution.
Responsibilities
Preconstruction & Proposal Phase
- Serve as primary liaison between design and construction teams during proposals.
- Lead strategy for design services breakdown and integration of specialty consultants or design/build trades.
- Define technical scope, manage RFIs, and ensure comprehensive bridging documents.
- Develop and maintain design deliverable schedules aligned with procurement and build phases.
- Validate A/E scope and fee structure; support Teaming Agreements.
- Collaborate with estimating to break down RFPs and support subcontractor/vendor pricing.
- Assemble and maintain the Endorsed Project Baseline (proposal, estimate, contract, schedule).
- Identify and communicate requirements to clarify RFPs for design and construction.
Design Development & Delivery
- Oversee design progression to ensure alignment with budget, schedule, and constructability; lead target value design.
- Facilitate design charrettes, team chartering, and owner approval processes.
- Coordinate permitting process and maintain related schedules.
- Monitor and document design changes, minimizing scope creep.
- Lead design risk management, including cost-benefit analyses for RFIs and changes.
- Ensure Health & Safety integration: complete Safety Risk Assessments, introduce Hierarchy of Controls, and incorporate logistics planning into design.
- Ensure effective coordination between the VDC (Virtual Design & Construction) team and the design team to align digital modeling, clash detection, and constructability reviews with project goals.
- Maintain tools for tracking design issues and changes.
- Promote a design-build mindset and collaboration between disciplines.
- Oversee and validate design team invoices.
Construction Integration
- Communicate design scope and intent to construction teams.
- Support development of construction budgets from design estimates.
- Assist in trade contractor/supplier scope definition and procurement.
- Provide feedback for future bids and risk assessments.
- Resolve scope conflicts and develop recovery plans as needed.
- Ensure design team responsiveness to field issues and facilitate risk-mitigating solutions.
Quality, Compliance & Documentation
- Oversee design QA/QC for regulatory and standards compliance.
- Improve documentation of design basis and assumptions.
- Emphasize the importance of delivering the proposed design and managing scope changes.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years’ experience in design/project management for large-scale construction.
- Proven experience with advanced delivery models (Design-Build, IPD, P3, EPC).
- Strong understanding of design-to-budget, constructability, and risk management.
- Experience establishing and executing departmental processes and procedures.
- Experience with Assumptions Management, Change Management, requirement tracking, and Corrective Action Programs.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive consensus.
- Proficiency in design and construction management software/tools.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Collaborative leadership and influence
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Innovation and continuous improvement
- Results-oriented and accountable
Additional Information
- May support preconstruction, estimating, or procurement as needed.
- Expected to contribute to organizational learning by sharing lessons learned and best practices.
Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.
For Baltimore, MD this ranges from $130,000.00 - $175,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.
For Arlington, VA this ranges from $145,000.00 - $195,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.
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Frequently asked questions
Thriving as a Design Manager in advanced delivery hinges on strategic problem-solving, strong stakeholder coordination, and the ability to foster collaboration between design and construction teams. Mastery in risk mitigation and a forward-thinking mindset also help align project goals with budget and schedule demands.
Unlike conventional design management, this position uniquely integrates design-build and integrated project delivery (IPD) approaches, emphasizing constructability and risk control. It requires juggling complex delivery models like P3 and EPC, demanding a blend of technical expertise and proactive communication with multiple project facets.
Aspiring candidates should deepen expertise in design coordination, cost management, and digital tools like VDC for clash detection. Enhancing leadership in multidisciplinary teams, plus understanding contract scopes and risk assessments, can open doors towards senior roles managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
Baltimore's regulatory landscape demands precise navigation of permit timelines and adherence to city-specific construction codes. Design Managers must proactively coordinate with local authorities to prevent delays, ensuring design documents meet stringent standards and facilitating smoother project approvals.
Baltimore’s construction sector is growing steadily, increasing demand for experienced Design Managers familiar with integrated delivery models. Candidates with demonstrated expertise in design-build and EPC projects find themselves in favorable positions amidst competition that values both technical competence and collaborative leadership.
Design Managers in Baltimore typically earn between $130,000 and $175,000 annually, influenced by experience, education, and project complexity. Comprehensive benefits and retirement plans often accompany this range, reflecting the specialized nature and leadership responsibilities of the position.
Gilbane’s commitment to advanced delivery models and investment in employee development through initiatives like Gilbane University fosters innovation and high-quality construction outcomes. Their integrated approach strengthens design-build collaboration, enabling Design Managers to lead projects with enhanced efficiency and risk awareness.
Design Managers at Gilbane actively participate in defining trade contractor scopes, ensuring alignment with design intent and budget constraints. They bridge communication between design and construction teams, facilitating accurate procurement and swiftly resolving scope conflicts to maintain project momentum.
Daily duties often include coordinating design schedules, leading risk assessments, managing RFIs, and aligning digital modeling efforts with construction teams. They facilitate design charrettes, oversee change controls, and ensure the team adheres to budget and safety standards throughout project phases.
Proficiency in virtual design and construction (VDC) platforms, construction management software, and risk tracking tools is essential. These technologies streamline collaboration, clash detection, and documentation, enabling Design Managers to efficiently oversee complex project deliverables within Baltimore’s dynamic building environment.