The selected candidate will become a Section Manager & Design Engineer for the Infrastructure Design Team (INF). This role supports the design, modeling, and integration efforts for various design ...
The selected candidate will become a Section Manager & Design Engineer for the Infrastructure Design Team (INF). This role supports the design, modeling, and integration efforts for various design ...
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Sentinel - Design Engineer / Principal Design Engineer (CSA) - No clearance required for consider...
$89.40K - $134.20K/yr
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Sentinel - Design Engineer / Principal Design Engineer (CSA) - 17094*
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$89.40K - $134.20K/yr
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Sentinel - Design Engineer / Principal Design Engineer (CSA) - 17094*
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Sentinel - Design Engineer / Principal Design Engineer (CSA) - No clearance required for consider...
$89.40K - $134.20K/yr
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Sentinel - Design Engineer / Principal Design Engineer (CSA) - No clearance required for consider...
$89.40K - $134.20K/yr
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Sentinel - Design Engineer / Principal Design Engineer (CSA) - No clearance required for consider...
$89.40K - $134.20K/yr
Team members work in close collaboration with suppliers and contractors, reviewing design builds & packages, assessing civil capacity, and managing contract design parameters. As a full-time employee ...
Sentinel - Design Engineer / Principal Design Engineer (CSA) - No clearance required for consider...
$89.40K - $134.20K/yr
Team members work in close collaboration with suppliers and contractors, reviewing design builds & packages, assessing civil capacity, and managing contract design parameters. As a full-time employee ...
Support project managers and engineers with design tasks and report preparation for various transit projects. * Prepare engineering related calculations, drawings, and exhibits. * Perform independent ...
Support project managers and engineers with design tasks and report preparation for various transit projects. * Prepare engineering related calculations, drawings, and exhibits. * Perform independent ...
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
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What Does a Design Manager in Construction Do?
A design manager oversees a design team during a project and typically works in the construction and architecture industries. As a design manager, you may work for specialty companies that contract out to construction firms on a per-project basis. Or, you may spend your career working as an in-house design manager for a construction company or architect firm. Regardless of the location of your job as a design manager, your duties revolve around supervising the design of a building project and include adhering to legislation and codes, eliminating safety and financial risks, and advising clients during development.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Design Manager, and why are they important?
How does a Design Manager typically balance creative vision with project deadlines and client expectations?
What are Design Managers?
What is the difference between Design Manager vs Graphic Designer?
| Aspect | Design Manager | Graphic Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's degree in design, management experience | Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field |
| Work Environment | Leads design teams, oversees projects | Creates visual content, works independently or in teams |
| Industry Usage | Used in corporate, agency, and studio settings | Common in advertising, publishing, branding |
The main difference between a Design Manager and a Graphic Designer lies in their responsibilities and scope. Design Managers oversee design teams and strategic project planning, while Graphic Designers focus on creating visual content. Both roles require relevant design credentials, but Design Managers also need leadership experience. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 7 hours ago
Northrop Grumman rating
8.1
Based on 336 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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Job description
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Facility Design Section Manager 2 - TDP to join our team and support the Sentinel Program. This role will be based in Roy, UT.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You'll Get To Do:
The selected candidate will become a Section Manager & Design Engineer for the Infrastructure Design Team (INF). This role supports the design, modeling, and integration efforts for various design element releases for Sentinel Launch Facilities, Launch Centers, or Test Facilities. Candidate will be responsible to manage a motivated team of engineers within a matrixed functional organization with the associated Assignment Manger(s).
Candidate will demonstrate ability to communicate effectively across engineering disciplines and design teams. Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively to resolve issues, determine priorities, and implement solutions.
As a section manager you will manage a team of individual contributors, these individuals may support one or more programs within SDS.
Provide performance feedback, training, mentoring and coaching to your employees.
Support workforce planning and maintain sufficient depth and breadth of skillsets within your team's core discipline to meet program needs.
Responsible for employee performance reviews and supporting employee career development.
Excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior management, external stakeholders, peers, and employees.
Support development and refinement of processes and tools that support business areas and programs in achieving their missions.
Support proposal work, independent technical reviews, program standup and audits, and special assignments on an as needed basis.
Support employee engagement, hiring, development, training, attraction, and retention of top talent.
As a design engineer, specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:
Responsible for overseeing and coordinating civil/structural systems design for the Sentinel infrastructure and facilities.
Interpret and verify industry standards, guidelines, and codes for project deliverables.
Subject matter expert supporting the design of high complexity civil/structural systems, including structural steel design drawings, concrete forming and reinforcing design drawings.
Review structural design/selection/engineering for modularized fabrication.
Interpret and verify industry standards, guidelines, and codes for project deliverables.
Review subcontractors design product quality/accuracy by reviewing facility designs and validating that current standards are applied and integrated into the design solution.
Support the delivery of Construction Drawings and Specifications Technical Data Packages (TDPs), Issue-for-Construction (IFC) packages, as-built TDPs, Product Definition Package (PDPs), interface models, and additional design artifacts.
Supporting structured trade studies to evaluate alternative design solutions to resolve technical issues
Developing and presenting design change requests, coordinating with impacted internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring configuration control of the technical baseline.
Developing and maturing facility designs that meet applicable codes and regulations.
The ideal candidate is capable of creating and managing high performing teams while providing technical & administrative expertise in the day-to-day activities required to successfully execute complex engineering programs.
Candidate will be self-motivated, work under general direction, and work well in teams.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with 8 years' experience; 6 years' experience with a Master's degree;
Must be a U.S. Citizen and with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Programs (SAP) clearance as a condition of continued employment.
Experience in one or more of the following: Civil/Structural, Mechanical, electrical design on MILCON or major infrastructure/building projects.
Extensive experience reviewing subcontractors design product quality/accuracy by reviewing civil designs and validating that current standards are applied and integrated into the design solution.
Extensive experience reviewing Civil Technical Data Packages, Issue-for-Construction (IFC) packages, as-built TDPs and models.
Experience with structured trade studies to evaluate alternative design solutions to resolve technical issues
Experience with Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, Power Point, and Engineering Scheduling tools and applications, and be able to use the Internet as an information gathering and communications tool.
Supervisory or management responsibilities for projects engaged in research and/or product development in more than one engineering discipline.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Knowledge of construction materials and construction details and techniques.
Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly and succinctly communicate complex concepts to both Government and corporate leadership
Ability to work independently, function in a dynamic environment, and be flexible to changing direction
Expertise in project design/model reviews.
Extensive knowledge and/or experience with site development, grading, utilities, stormwater management, operations and property description
Extensive knowledge of cost estimation of site civil improvements
Knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as construction drawings, specifications and associated calculations.
Knowledge of one or more of the following: American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), American Concrete Institute (ACI), International Building Code (IBC) Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and MIL-STD codes and standards.
Civil Engineer Fundamentals of Engineering or Civil Engineer Professional Registration
Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly and succinctly communicate complex concepts and technical concepts to internal and external stakeholders
Professional Engineering (PE) or Structural Engineering (SE) License with any state
2 years experience in a people leadership role, or 4 years experience as a technical lead
Experience in project management including control/cost account management, Microsoft project, and Visio
Proficiency with Revit, Siemens NX and Teamcenter
Experience with Uniform Facility Criteria, Uniform Facilities Guide Specifications
Experience with stormwater analysis
Exposure to weapons system program requirements
Developing and presenting design change requests, coordinating with impacted internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring configuration control of a technical baseline.
Identifying risks and opportunities associated with or driven by design factors and executing handling/mitigation/capture actions to reduce risk or realize opportunities.
Developing and maturing Civil/Structural facility designs that meet Weapon System requirements, UFC, MIL-STD, and other applicable codes and regulations.
Experience with Finite Element Analysis and Modeling (ANSYS, GTStrudl, ABAQUS, STAAD).
Experience with Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, Power Point, and Engineering Scheduling tools and applications, and be able to use the Internet as an information gathering and communications tool.
Must be able to work independently, function in a dynamic environment, and be flexible to changing direction
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Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.What Northrop Grumman employees say
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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.
Industry
Space research administration
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Falls Church, VA, US
Year founded
1939