Design Integrator 04221 NW Design

Location: Huntsville, Alabama, or Las Vegas, Nevada or San Antonio Texas Title: Design Integrator Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time Travel Required: Yes (0-25%) Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain At North Wind Design, “Large Firm Expertise, Small Firm Responsiveness”, is the motto that we put into action every day. We perform high quality planning, engineering, architecture, and professional services in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, with our employees being our greatest asset. We offer you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects for a wide variety of federal clients nationwide. North Wind Design prides ourselves in being responsive to our clients and partners by empowering you to make decisions and build trust on the front lines. We also provide exceptional opportunities for you to develop and grow your career through education, training, certifications, work assignments, and advancement. We also provide additional career growth opportunities across affiliated business lines including Engineering, Environmental, Construction, and Mission Support activities. North Wind Design has a highly competitive benefits package including 401(k) matching and medical, dental, and life insurance options. We have a formalized mentorship program, professional development through North Wind University, a health & wellness program, and an employee service awards program to enhance your experience and job satisfaction. Additionally, we support the communities where we live and work by taking part in community fundraisers and volunteering through local organizations. North Wind Design is a diverse, veteran-friendly firm that provides the right environment for leaders and results-oriented professionals to thrive. Come join our team! Position Purpose The Design Integrator is responsible for coordinating, managing, and facilitating multidisciplinary design integration activities for Military Construction (MILCON) projects. This position serves as the primary link between project teams, government stakeholders, and reachback subject matter experts (SMEs) located in home offices, ensuring all technical disciplines are effectively coordinated throughout the planning, design, and construction phases. The Design Integrator leads integration reviews, manages interdisciplinary comment resolution, and helps ensure projects achieve design quality, constructability, sustainability, mission requirements, and compliance objectives within established schedules and budgets. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate and facilitate multidisciplinary design integration reviews for MILCON projects. Serve as the primary interface between project teams and discipline-specific SMEs located in regional and home office locations. Manage review cycles for architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, telecommunications, geotechnical, environmental, and other technical disciplines. Schedule, organize, and lead design review meetings, workshops, and technical coordination sessions. Ensure design deliverables are reviewed at established project milestones, including concept, 35%, 65%, 95%, and final design submissions. Track review comments, assign actions, monitor resolutions, and verify incorporation into project documents. Facilitate communication between designers, project managers, government representatives, and technical reviewers. Review project documents to identify design conflicts, coordination issues, constructability concerns, and potential risks. Support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinate compliance reviews for Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), military branch-specific criteria, building codes, sustainability requirements, and client standards. Maintain review logs, action item trackers, meeting minutes, and design integration records. Identify schedule impacts and communicate review-related risks to project leadership. Assist project managers with monitoring design progress and maintaining project schedules. Support Value Engineering (VE), risk management, and constructability review efforts. Ensure technical consistency among disciplines and facilitate resolution of conflicting requirements. Additional Duties and Responsibilities Support proposal development and project pursuit activities by providing technical coordination expertise. Participate in lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives. Assist with development and refinement of design review processes and procedures. Support construction phase design coordination and resolution of field-generated design issues. Provide mentoring and guidance to junior staff involved in design coordination activities. Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, and project briefings. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. Experience Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in design, engineering, architecture, construction management, or project delivery. Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting federal or Military Construction (MILCON) projects. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and technical reviews. Demonstrated experience reviewing and coordinating engineering and architectural deliverables. Working knowledge of military facility design standards and project delivery processes. Skills and Abilities Strong understanding of multidisciplinary building design and construction practices. Ability to coordinate and facilitate reviews among diverse technical disciplines. Knowledge of MILCON project development, design milestones, and delivery requirements. Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), DoD standards, and military facility requirements. Excellent meeting facilitation and stakeholder coordination skills. Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Ability to analyze technical documents, plans, specifications, and design reports. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and task management skills. Ability to prioritize multiple concurrent assignments and meet project deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Experience with design management platforms, document control systems, and collaboration tools. Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to work collaboratively with remote and geographically dispersed teams. Special Requirements Ability to travel up to 25% based on project requirements and client needs. Ability to obtain and maintain access to federal and military installations. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required by contract. Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites, client offices, and design review meetings. Availability to coordinate meetings across multiple time zones with remote technical teams. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) license. Registered Architect (RA). Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Certified Construction Manager (CCM). LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP). Experience supporting USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, or other DoD agencies. Experience coordinating Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects. Familiarity with BIM processes and design coordination software platforms. Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field. Physical Demands This position is classified as Light Work and involves a combination of office-based and field activities. Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. Frequent participation in virtual meetings and technical coordination sessions. Occasional travel to project sites, client facilities, and design workshops. Walking construction sites and existing facilities during project reviews. Standing for extended periods during inspections and meetings. Occasional lifting and carrying of materials weighing up to 20 pounds. Exposure to varying weather conditions and active construction environments during site visits. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance. North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment. 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