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Senior Design Manager Jobs in Romeoville, IL (NOW HIRING)

CBRE

Senior Design Execution Project Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$175K/yr

About the role We are looking for a Senior Design Execution Project Manager to run the design activities related to Hyperscale Data Center construction and other projects for a large technology ...

UNAVAILABLE

Senior Manager, Product Design

Chicago, IL · On-site

$102.10 - $202.90/hr

The Senior Manager (Staff) Product Designer will drive the design of innovative, user-centered experiences across Epsilon's global advertising and marketing technology platforms. Operating with a ...

Epsilon

Senior Manager, Product Design

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $172K/yr

Overview The Senior Manager (Staff) Product Designer will drive the design of innovative, user-centered experiences across Epsilon's global advertising and marketing technology platforms. Operating ...

AECOM

Senior Water Main Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

AECOM is seeking a Senior Water Main Design Engineer to support the Chicago Department of Water ... This position assists the Design Manager with coordinating various subtask lanes including Planning ...

AECOM

Senior Water Main Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

AECOM is seeking a Senior Water Main Design Engineer to support the Chicago Department of Water ... This position assists the Design Manager with coordinating various subtask lanes including Planning ...

AECOM

Senior Water Main Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

AECOM is seeking a Senior Water Main Design Engineer to support the Chicago Department of Water ... This position assists the Design Manager with coordinating various subtask lanes including Planning ...

AECOM

Construction Design Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

The Design Manager is a senior project leader within a Design-Build / Construction Management firm, responsible for coordinating and aligning all design disciplines with construction execution on ...

AECOM

Construction Design Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

The Design Manager is a senior project leader within a Design-Build / Construction Management firm, responsible for coordinating and aligning all design disciplines with construction execution on ...

AECOM

Construction Design Manager

Chicago, IL

The Design Manager is a senior project leader within a Design-Build / Construction Management firm, responsible for coordinating and aligning all design disciplines with construction execution on ...

Cccis

Vice President, Product Design

Chicago, IL

$159K - $196K/yr

The Role CCC is investing in senior design leadership to transform its product design function for ... Partner with Product Management and Engineering leadership; elevate design's role in roadmap ...

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What is a senior design manager?

Senior Design Managers are experienced professionals who lead and oversee design teams within an organization. They are responsible for setting design strategies, managing multiple projects, mentoring designers, and ensuring that design outputs align with business objectives. Senior Design Managers collaborate with stakeholders across departments, drive innovation, and maintain high-quality standards in all design processes. Their role is crucial in bridging creative vision with practical execution, ensuring that projects meet both user needs and business goals.

How does a senior design manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success?

As a Senior Design Manager, you will work closely with product managers, engineers, marketing, and other stakeholders throughout the design process. Effective collaboration involves facilitating design reviews, ensuring alignment between business objectives and creative direction, and proactively seeking feedback from multiple departments. You’ll often act as a bridge between the design team and other functions, translating technical or business requirements into actionable design solutions. This collaborative dynamic is essential for delivering cohesive, user-centered products and achieving shared project goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior design manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Design Manager, you need advanced design expertise, leadership experience, and a strong portfolio, often supported by a degree in design or a related field. Familiarity with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and project management platforms such as Asana or Jira is typically required. Exceptional communication, team leadership, and stakeholder management skills set top performers apart. These abilities are crucial for delivering high-quality design solutions, leading creative teams, and aligning design objectives with business goals.

What is the difference between Senior Design Manager vs Design Director?

AspectSenior Design ManagerDesign Director
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Design, Architecture, or related field; experience in project managementSimilar educational background; often more extensive experience and leadership credentials
Work EnvironmentLeads design teams on multiple projects, collaborates with clients and stakeholdersOversees entire design departments, sets strategic vision, and manages senior teams
Industry UsageCommonly used in architecture, product, and interior design firmsTypically found in larger organizations with broader strategic responsibilities

The main difference between a Senior Design Manager and a Design Director lies in scope and strategic influence. Senior Design Managers focus on managing design teams and project execution, while Design Directors oversee overall design strategy and department leadership, often with higher-level responsibilities.

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Design Manager/Senior Engineer - Power Generation

Stanley Consultants

Chicago, IL • On-site

$139K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.
 
With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.
 
Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

Job title - Design Manager / Senior Engineer
Locations - Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO (Centennial) | Des Moines, IA | Minneapolis, MN | Muscatine, IA
Job type - Hybrid
Requisition ID - 11259
 

Stanley Consultants is looking for a Design Manager / Senior Engineer with power generation experience to join one of our offices. This role may also be known as a Project Engineer.

This position is for a candidate with 15+ years of experience on large/complex power generation projects.  The role is to lead the design process and ensure proper coordination among various disciplines.  The Design Manager / Senior Engineer is responsible for coordination of the technical content of design projects, with a focus on ensuring that the work is well-planned and follows preemptive, preventive, and proactive approach to delivery.  The Design Manager / Senior Engineer monitors the progress and completion of discipline level tasks while providing updates to the Project Manager and Project Controls Specialist. 

Project Managers are the main point of contact with clients and other external stakeholders.  Project Managers have overall responsibility for the project, including compliance with contractual terms, scope, schedule, budget, and quality. The Design Manager / Senior Engineer is a senior project leader responsible for coordinating the proper planning and execution of the project design. 

What You Will Be Doing:
  • Managing the day-to-day activities of the design team including:
    • Oversee the technical portion of the design process
    • Ensuring cross discipline communications and coordination is occurring
    • Coordinating schedules and implementation of the quality control plan
  • Supports the Project Manager by:
    • Communicating design team and technical issues to the Project Manager
    • Assisting the Project Manager with client engagement on change management requirements
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited four-year college 
    • Degree may be in mechanical, control systems, electrical, structural, or related disciplines
  • 15+ years of relevant power generation design experience
  • Possess PE, or able to obtain PE within 1 year
  • Natural gas power generation experience
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience designing reciprocating engine, simple cycle, combined cycle, and/or combined heat and power plants
  • Experience with Alternative Project Delivery vehicles like design-build, EPC, P3, or integrated project delivery
$139,500 - $185,550 a year
(Salary range for CO, IL, MN locations)
Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are disclosed for positions and locations where required.
Work-Life Balance
We realize there's more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.
 
What we offer:
Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.
Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.
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Learn more about Stanley Consultants in this short video:  Working at Stanley Consultants
 
Stanley Consultants does not welcome unsolicited resumes from staffing and recruiting agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Stanley Consultants, including but not limited to resumes submitted directly to Stanley Consultants members, or any of our representatives, will be deemed the property of Stanley Consultants.
 
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
 
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