Design Manager

Job Title: Design Manager Large-Scale Semiconductor Construction Projects Job Description
This Design Manager role supports large-scale semiconductor construction projects at a major technology campus in Chandler, Arizona. You will lead and manage the end-to-end design process from preconstruction through construction, ensuring that all design deliverables are accurate, coordinated, and completed on schedule. The position is highly managerial, with a strong focus on leadership, communication, coordination, and accountability across multiple design disciplines and stakeholder groups. You will act as the primary liaison between the owner, design consultants, trade partners, and construction teams to align design execution with project goals, budgets, and construction sequencing.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the overall design process from preconstruction through construction for large-scale semiconductor construction projects.
- Drive design schedules and ensure all design milestones and deliverables are achieved on time.
- Coordinate activities between the owner, architects, engineers, consultants, trade partners, and construction teams to maintain alignment and clarity.
- Facilitate recurring design coordination meetings and ensure all action items are documented, tracked, and closed out through completion.
- Review design progress regularly and identify risks, schedule impacts, and potential conflicts across disciplines.
- Monitor design consultant performance and maintain accountability for design commitments and deliverables.
- Work closely with project leadership to align design execution with overall project goals, budgets, and construction sequencing.
- Manage the design change process and support issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
- Track design deliverables and maintain accurate project documentation using Excel, Bluebeam, and other project management tools.
- Ensure design packages support constructability, procurement strategies, and construction needs in the field.
- Collaborate with scheduling, preconstruction, and field teams to proactively address design challenges before they impact construction.
- Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with owners, design partners, trade partners, and internal project stakeholders.
- Promote a culture of accountability, clear communication, and continuous improvement within the design team and broader project organization.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
- 810+ years of experience in design management, project management, engineering management, or related construction leadership roles.
- Experience working for a General Contractor, Construction Manager, Design-Builder, or Owner organization.
- Experience supporting large-scale industrial, semiconductor, advanced technology, mission-critical, manufacturing, or complex infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders on complex projects.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to drive accountability and performance.
- Excellent communication skills, including meeting facilitation and the ability to engage diverse stakeholder groups.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
- Experience managing design processes and coordinating budgets and schedules in a construction context.
- Experience working for a general contractor or owner organization on large capital projects.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Semiconductor or advanced technology project experience.
- Experience on Intel, TSMC, semiconductor fabrication, data center, or mission-critical projects.
- Experience managing large design packages throughout preconstruction and construction phases.
- Familiarity with design-build project delivery methods.
- Strong coordination skills using Bluebeam and Excel for tracking, documentation, and design review.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, design partners, trade partners, and internal teams.
Work Environment
This role is based on-site at a major semiconductor campus in Chandler, Arizona, with a Monday-through-weekday schedule. You will work closely with project leadership, design consultants, trade partners, and field teams in a dynamic, fast-paced construction environment focused on large-scale, advanced technology facilities. The work involves frequent in-person coordination meetings, use of digital collaboration tools such as Bluebeam and Microsoft Office, and regular interaction with preconstruction, scheduling, and field operations teams. The environment emphasizes safety, professionalism, and collaboration, with a strong focus on meeting critical project milestones and supporting complex construction activities. Salaried employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, a 401(k) retirement plan, a health savings account (where available), and access to an employee assistance program. Employees may elect vision and dental coverage. Paid time off is available beginning upon hire, and eligible salaried roles participate in an annual bonus plan tied to company and individual performance. Salaried employees are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance, and certain salaried positions receive either a vehicle or a vehicle allowance in accordance with company policy.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chandler, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $140000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chandler, AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chandler,AZ. About Actalent

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