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xPL Design Manager


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 4 September 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 2 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Division:xPL Offsite
Project Location(s):Chicago IL 60604 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:40-50%
Job Type:Regular
Job Classification:Experienced
Education:
Job Family:Construction
Compensation:Salaried Non-Exempt

Position Description:Lead and manage Design & Engineering (D&E) execution for xPL Offsite Manufacturing projects coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality constructible fabrication-ready and installation-supported design packages ensuring alignment with xPL Offsite strategic objectives while promoting innovation collaboration and continuous improvement. Serve as primary coordination interface for D&E managing scope schedule priorities deliverables design decisions risks changes and handoffs from project intake through production release and fabrication and installation support.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Design & Engineering (D&E) project execution for xPL Offsite manufacturing initiatives and serve as primary point of contact and coordination interface for D&E across architectural structural mechanical plumbing electrical prefabrication manufacturing and installation stakeholders.
  • Develop and manage design schedules budgets and resource plans for projects to achieve on-time completion within budget and to meet or exceed quality and client expectations.
  • Coordinate with internal teams external consultants Engineers and stakeholders to integrate design intent with manufacturability lean principles and offsite construction (OSC) best practices.
  • Confirm product designs meet specifications quality and contractual requirements throughout review and approval processes for OSM drawings generated for assigned projects.
  • Oversee production of technical drawings Building Information Modeling (BIM) models specifications and documentation ensuring designs comply with applicable codes standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Facilitate design reviews value engineering and constructability assessments to optimize prefabrication opportunities reduce waste and improve project outcomes.
  • Own and maintain D&E deliverables tracker including models submittal packages shop drawings fabrication documentation Bill of Materials (BOMs) assembly drawings design reviews approvals release milestones open issues and lessons learned.
  • Manage design risks changes and issues; conduct regular progress meetings track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide timely reports to leadership.
  • Support consistent use of digital tools (e.g. BIM Revit and other advanced modeling technologies) to enhance design efficiency and collaboration.
  • Manage quality assurance to identify and eliminate model clashes throughout design coordination process.
  • Support team development reinforce project execution best practices improve communication routines contribute feedback to functional leaders participate in recruiting as requested and foster culture of accountability inclusion and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with operations manufacturing procurement and construction teams to facilitate seamless transition from design to production and field installation.
  • Review and contribute to proposals estimates and contract documents related to design scope.
  • Maintain thorough project documentation lessons learned and compliance with safety quality and sustainability standards.
  • Travel periodically to manufacturing facilities project sites vendor facilities or other xPL locations to support execution.
  • Contribute to related design coordination and manufacturing support activities as needed to advance xPL product and project delivery.
  • Other activities duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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The salary range for this position is estimated to be 0.00 - 0.00 USD annualized.

Turner Construction provides flexible benefits including medical dental and vision coverage financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account wellness benefits a voluntary legal plan identity theft life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.

In addition to our extensive benefits offerings we provide paid vacation wellness/sick time holidays paid parental leave tuition reimbursement employee referral bonuses and end-of-year appreciation pay.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree from accredited program in Architecture Engineering Construction Management or related field preferred with minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in design project management within construction prefabrication modular/offsite manufacturing design-build or AEC industry; or equivalent combination of education training and experience
  • Professional licensure or certification such as (e.g. Professional Engineer (PE) Registered Architect (RA)) or certifications (Project Management Professional (PMP) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)) or equivalent technical/project management credential preferred
  • Experience managing design engineering or product-development execution in construction offsite manufacturing industrial manufacturing aerospace automotive modular systems or engineered-product environments may be considered in lieu of licensure
  • Experience in industrial power/energy data center or modular construction sectors is highly desirable
  • Strong knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes Revit AutoCAD and other design/drafting tools; experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/ Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or prefabrication software a plus
  • Thorough understanding of building codes OSHA/safety standards constructability and lean design/manufacturing principles
  • Track record managing multi-disciplinary design teams schedules budgets and experience managing and delivering concurrent complex projects on time and within budget
  • Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit climb balance stoop kneel crouch crawl use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls and reach with hands talk and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs passenger use of construction personnel hoists ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee is regularly required to be mobile and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

    Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally works at manufacturing facilities and construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts high precarious places fumes or airborne particles outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies procedures and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by applicable law.


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Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse market segments.

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