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- INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health systems, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live heathier lives.
- Benefits of being an INTEGRIS Health caregiver include front-loaded PTO, Medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health Network, finanical assistance for continued education, 24/7 health support and more.
- Take the first step toward growing your career by joining us.
This position supports INTEGRIS Health with overseeing and managing capital healthcare construction projects from inception to completion while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and fully compliant with regulatory requirements. This position requires exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills to coordinate with stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams effectively. Managing all phases of construction projects, including initiation, design, budgeting, construction, safety/compliance, and closeout. Beyond technical expertise, strong interpersonal skills, effective problem-solving abilities, and the capability to cultivate positive relationships with diverse stakeholders internally and externally.
The Project Mgr Design and Const responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manage and oversee multiple healthcare construction projects concurrently, ranging in size and complexity.
- Develop project scopes and objectives and ensure alignment with organizational goals and client expectations.
- Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation phases.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure design and construction align with healthcare industry standards and regulations.
- Monitor project progress, track milestones, and manage scope, schedule, and budget changes.
- Implement and enforce project safety and quality assurance standards.
- Review and approve project expenditures, budgets, and contracts.
- Prepare regular status reports and communicate project updates to stakeholders, executive management, and client representatives.
- Manage project risks and issues and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment within the project team.
- Review program requirements and scope with Client Representatives & Users.
Project Initiation:
- Implements Economic Inclusion goals for each project.
- Develop project milestone schedule.
- Prepares and manages Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for various project aspects.
- Receives, tabulates, and analyzes bids and proposals.
- Reviews and recommends awards with client representatives.
- Prepares contracts and purchase orders for project vendors.
- Establishes project deliverable requirements.
Project Design:
- Coordinates internal and external project reviews.
- Ensures adherence to PD&C policies, procedures, and project management standards.
- Promotes sustainable practices in project delivery.
- Reviews project design for compliance with standards and client requirements.
- Manages project design to meet budget and schedule.
- Monitors project deliverables and Economic Inclusion work plans.
- Provides risk assessment regarding budget and schedule.
Project Budget:
- Establishes, maintains, and monitors project budget.
- Provide cash flow projections as required.
- Reviews and approves project invoices, change events, and change orders.
- Manages budget forecasts and contingency.
- Reviews and approves project insurance certificates.
Project Construction:
- Coordinates project logistics and outage requirements.
- Ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and PD&C standards.
- Monitors project construction for compliance with standards and client requirements.
- Manages project construction to meet budget and schedule.
- Reviews project status and provides risk assessment.
- Manages procurements (furniture, equipment, etc.).
- Review RFIs and submittals for compliance.
Communication:
- Possesses strong written and oral communication skills.
- Communicates effectively with staff, service providers, vendors, and clients.
- Updates INTEGRIS Health stakeholders on project planning and progress.
- Establishes collaborative and consensus-based problem-solving.
Decision Making:
- Makes project decisions based on department standards.
- Consult with the direct leadership on potential issues.
- Provides day-to-day project management with limited supervision.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of design and construction practices.
- Experience in various building types, systems, and delivery methods.
- Strategic planning and coordination skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and pdf mark-up software; familiarity with AutoCAD and BIM.
- Reports to the Leader as assigned.
- This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.
- Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
- Occasional exposure to variations in temperature, noise, various building materials and systems, mechanical, electrical, fume/odor, chemical toxic waste, and wet hazards.
- All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in healthcare construction project management, with a proven track record of managing complex projects.
- Experience with various construction delivery methods (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM at Risk).
- Strong healthcare facility design, construction methodologies, and building systems knowledge.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in either Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field required.
SKILLS:
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Procore) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
- Master’s degree preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Certification in Project Management (PMP) preferred.
INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
Get to Know Your Team
- INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health systems, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live heathier lives.
- Benefits of being an INTEGRIS Health caregiver include front-loaded PTO, Medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health Network, finanical assistance for continued education, 24/7 health support and more.
- Take the first step toward growing your career by joining us.
This position supports INTEGRIS Health with overseeing and managing capital healthcare construction projects from inception to completion while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and fully compliant with regulatory requirements. This position requires exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills to coordinate with stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams effectively. Managing all phases of construction projects, including initiation, design, budgeting, construction, safety/compliance, and closeout. Beyond technical expertise, strong interpersonal skills, effective problem-solving abilities, and the capability to cultivate positive relationships with diverse stakeholders internally and externally.
The Project Mgr Design and Const responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manage and oversee multiple healthcare construction projects concurrently, ranging in size and complexity.
- Develop project scopes and objectives and ensure alignment with organizational goals and client expectations.
- Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation phases.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure design and construction align with healthcare industry standards and regulations.
- Monitor project progress, track milestones, and manage scope, schedule, and budget changes.
- Implement and enforce project safety and quality assurance standards.
- Review and approve project expenditures, budgets, and contracts.
- Prepare regular status reports and communicate project updates to stakeholders, executive management, and client representatives.
- Manage project risks and issues and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment within the project team.
- Review program requirements and scope with Client Representatives & Users.
Project Initiation:
- Implements Economic Inclusion goals for each project.
- Develop project milestone schedule.
- Prepares and manages Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for various project aspects.
- Receives, tabulates, and analyzes bids and proposals.
- Reviews and recommends awards with client representatives.
- Prepares contracts and purchase orders for project vendors.
- Establishes project deliverable requirements.
Project Design:
- Coordinates internal and external project reviews.
- Ensures adherence to PD&C policies, procedures, and project management standards.
- Promotes sustainable practices in project delivery.
- Reviews project design for compliance with standards and client requirements.
- Manages project design to meet budget and schedule.
- Monitors project deliverables and Economic Inclusion work plans.
- Provides risk assessment regarding budget and schedule.
Project Budget:
- Establishes, maintains, and monitors project budget.
- Provide cash flow projections as required.
- Reviews and approves project invoices, change events, and change orders.
- Manages budget forecasts and contingency.
- Reviews and approves project insurance certificates.
Project Construction:
- Coordinates project logistics and outage requirements.
- Ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and PD&C standards.
- Monitors project construction for compliance with standards and client requirements.
- Manages project construction to meet budget and schedule.
- Reviews project status and provides risk assessment.
- Manages procurements (furniture, equipment, etc.).
- Review RFIs and submittals for compliance.
Communication:
- Possesses strong written and oral communication skills.
- Communicates effectively with staff, service providers, vendors, and clients.
- Updates INTEGRIS Health stakeholders on project planning and progress.
- Establishes collaborative and consensus-based problem-solving.
Decision Making:
- Makes project decisions based on department standards.
- Consult with the direct leadership on potential issues.
- Provides day-to-day project management with limited supervision.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of design and construction practices.
- Experience in various building types, systems, and delivery methods.
- Strategic planning and coordination skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and pdf mark-up software; familiarity with AutoCAD and BIM.
- Reports to the Leader as assigned.
- This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.
- Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
- Occasional exposure to variations in temperature, noise, various building materials and systems, mechanical, electrical, fume/odor, chemical toxic waste, and wet hazards.
- All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in healthcare construction project management, with a proven track record of managing complex projects.
- Experience with various construction delivery methods (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM at Risk).
- Strong healthcare facility design, construction methodologies, and building systems knowledge.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in either Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field required.
SKILLS:
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Procore) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
- Master’s degree preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Certification in Project Management (PMP) preferred.
INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant design manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in design, architecture, or a related creative field
- 3 to 5 years of experience in design with at least one year in a supervisory or lead role
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, or industry-specific design software
- Demonstrated ability to manage project timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams
- Strong communication skills for presenting concepts to stakeholders and clients
- Experience developing and enforcing brand or design standards across a team
Tips for Your Assistant Design Manager Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to the industry
An assistant design manager portfolio for a fashion house needs different emphasis than one for a product development firm. Curate projects that reflect the specific output the target employer produces, whether that's retail environments, digital interfaces, or branded interiors.
Highlight cross-functional project leadership
Employers want to see that you've coordinated between creative teams, vendors, and stakeholders, not just executed design tasks. Call out specific projects where you managed timelines, resolved feedback conflicts, or briefed contractors on deliverables.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant design manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show proficiency in design production tools
Most job listings at this level expect fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, or Revit depending on the sector. Name the specific tools you use daily in your resume's skills section rather than burying them in project descriptions.
Prepare a process walkthrough for interviews
Interviewers for assistant design manager roles often ask you to walk through a project from brief to delivery. Prepare a two to three minute verbal walkthrough that covers how you organized the team, handled a revision cycle, and met the deadline.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, ask about team size, direct reports, and budget authority in addition to salary. Assistant design managers with broader scope early on build faster toward a full manager title, so the role's responsibilities matter as much as the pay.
Assistant Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant design managers?
The companies hiring the most assistant design managers right now include Crate and Barrel, The New School, and Lockheed Martin, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail, architecture, and consumer products firms consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many assistant design manager jobs are remote?
About 25% of assistant design manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most common in digital product design and brand identity roles. Positions tied to physical spaces, such as interior design or retail environments, are more likely to require on-site presence at least part of the week.
How do you become an assistant design manager?
Start by building several years of hands-on design experience in your chosen field, then actively seek out opportunities to lead projects or mentor junior designers. Document that leadership experience clearly on your resume and portfolio. When applying, target roles that explicitly mention team coordination or project oversight, since those are the core responsibilities that define the position.
Can you get hired as an assistant design manager with little experience?
It is possible if you can demonstrate leadership in informal contexts, such as directing freelance collaborators, leading a student design team, or owning a project end to end at a smaller studio. Employers at this level care more about evidence of organized, supervised creative output than a specific job title, so frame past work around the decisions you owned and the people you coordinated.
What does the assistant design manager interview process look like?
Most employers start with a recruiter screening call, then move to a portfolio review with a design lead or creative director. A second round typically involves a panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders and a brief take-home or live exercise where you present a past project or propose a solution to a design challenge. References are usually checked before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to assistant design manager jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant design manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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