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Saronic Technologies, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Austin, is developing autonomous surface vessels for maritime defense and advanced manufacturing. This role is a Design Manager responsible for leading design teams on capital infrastructure projects ranging from small to mid-sized scopes.
You will independently lead multi-disciplinary design efforts across multiple simultaneous projects, translating client and internal requirements into high-quality deliverables with minimal oversight. Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and oversee design efforts for multiple capital projects of varying size and complexity
- Develop project scopes including requirements, goals, budgets, schedules, and implementation approaches
- Partner with internal technical subject matter experts, project sponsors, construction, facilities, and EHS teams
- Develop RFPs for design and construction proposals from external vendors
- Conduct design reviews and approvals
- Engage with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and municipalities for project approvals
- Occasional travel as needed
You will participate actively in design critiques, iterate on feedback effectively, and contribute meaningfully to team design discussions. You may be assigned to focus on portions of larger projects or programs under the direction of more experienced design managers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 2 years proven experience leading multi-discipline design teams (civil/site, structural, MEP, fire protection, architecture) through complete project lifecycle from concept through commissioning and handover. Project experience should span industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or technology sectors, ideally including a mix of smaller (<$2M), medium ($2M-$50M), and large (>$50M) capital projects.
- Minimum 2 years of actual design experience in one of: architecture, structural, MEP, or site/civil disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience leading and facilitating project teams comprising technical SMEs, manufacturing representatives, facilities and EHS representatives, and construction/commissioning representatives.
- Experience and understanding of project scheduling and capital project budget development and tracking, with proven track record of meeting schedules and budgets.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to pivot between in-depth detail and high-level concepts; experience with conflict resolution.
- Preferred: professional licensure (PE/RA) in technical area of practice.
- Preferred: experience as consulting engineer/architect and/or as owner.
- Proven ability to learn and grow from experiences, openness to new approaches and solutions, and willingness to make quick decisions.
