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Overview
Canfield Engineering & Integration (CEI) is an Arizona-based electrical, instrumentation and controls engineering and system integration firm serving water, wastewater, municipal, mining and industrial clients throughout the Southwest. CEI provides electrical engineering, instrumentation and controls engineering, PLC and SCADA programming, construction support, and project and equipment management.
We are seeking a Project Manager to support our Design and Engineering Group. This role owns schedule, budget and client communication across a portfolio of electrical, instrumentation and controls design projects, keeping design packages moving from kickoff through issued-for-construction. You will work alongside licensed engineers, senior designers and our business development team to deliver high-quality, on-time design deliverables for municipal and industrial clients across Arizona and the Southwest.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the technical lead on projects.
- Set timelines and tasks for the design team on assigned projects.
- Manage design milestone submittals (30%, 60%, 90% and issued-for-construction) and coordinate client review cycles.
- Communicate project scope, specifications and change orders to the project team.
- Track all proposed change orders to the original project including pricing and billing.
- Monitor the consumption of labor hours on each project phase to ensure timely completion and budgetary compliance.
- Coordinate design staff assignments and drawing production schedules with Engineering Managers and Senior Designers.
- Support QA/QC review cycles and confirm deliverables meet company standards before issue.
- Set billing forecasts for all assigned projects.
- Provide costing and man-hour input for project proposals and work breakdown structures.
- Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5-10 years of project management experience in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.
- Electrical, instrumentation, controls or engineering consulting experience.
- Prior experience as a design or engineering Project Manager.
- Experience with MS Project or other project management software.
- Working familiarity with engineering deliverables such as single lines, P&IDs, control schematics, panel layouts and specifications.
- Water and wastewater project experience strongly preferred.
- PMP certification or progress toward it is a plus.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills, with an advanced understanding of customer relationship building.
- Sufficient technical capability to interact with clients and engineering staff on design content.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several concurrent projects.
- Comfort reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
- Ability to work under pressure and hold a schedule without losing quality.
Benefits
401(k) match, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, relocation assistance, and opportunities for advancement.
Compensation Package: Performance bonus.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hour shift.
- Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chandler, AZ 85225.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Project management: 3 years (Required)
- AEC Industry: 3 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Chandler, AZ 85225 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chandler, AZ 85225: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chandler, AZ 85225
Overview
Canfield Engineering & Integration (CEI) is an Arizona-based electrical, instrumentation and controls engineering and system integration firm serving water, wastewater, municipal, mining and industrial clients throughout the Southwest. CEI provides electrical engineering, instrumentation and controls engineering, PLC and SCADA programming, construction support, and project and equipment management.
We are seeking a Project Manager to support our Design and Engineering Group. This role owns schedule, budget and client communication across a portfolio of electrical, instrumentation and controls design projects, keeping design packages moving from kickoff through issued-for-construction. You will work alongside licensed engineers, senior designers and our business development team to deliver high-quality, on-time design deliverables for municipal and industrial clients across Arizona and the Southwest.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the technical lead on projects.
- Set timelines and tasks for the design team on assigned projects.
- Manage design milestone submittals (30%, 60%, 90% and issued-for-construction) and coordinate client review cycles.
- Communicate project scope, specifications and change orders to the project team.
- Track all proposed change orders to the original project including pricing and billing.
- Monitor the consumption of labor hours on each project phase to ensure timely completion and budgetary compliance.
- Coordinate design staff assignments and drawing production schedules with Engineering Managers and Senior Designers.
- Support QA/QC review cycles and confirm deliverables meet company standards before issue.
- Set billing forecasts for all assigned projects.
- Provide costing and man-hour input for project proposals and work breakdown structures.
- Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5-10 years of project management experience in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.
- Electrical, instrumentation, controls or engineering consulting experience.
- Prior experience as a design or engineering Project Manager.
- Experience with MS Project or other project management software.
- Working familiarity with engineering deliverables such as single lines, P&IDs, control schematics, panel layouts and specifications.
- Water and wastewater project experience strongly preferred.
- PMP certification or progress toward it is a plus.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills, with an advanced understanding of customer relationship building.
- Sufficient technical capability to interact with clients and engineering staff on design content.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several concurrent projects.
- Comfort reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
- Ability to work under pressure and hold a schedule without losing quality.
Benefits
401(k) match, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, relocation assistance, and opportunities for advancement.
Compensation Package: Performance bonus.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hour shift.
- Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chandler, AZ 85225.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Project management: 3 years (Required)
- AEC Industry: 3 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Chandler, AZ 85225 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chandler, AZ 85225: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chandler, AZ 85225
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience in UX, product, or brand design roles
- Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring a design team
- Proficiency in Figma and the broader design and prototyping toolset
- Portfolio showing end-to-end design process and business outcomes
- Experience working cross-functionally with product, engineering, and marketing
- Bachelor's degree in design, HCI, or a related field
Tips for Your Design Manager Job Search
Quantify design impact on your resume
Hiring managers want to see outcomes, not just deliverables. Replace task descriptions with results: how a redesign lifted conversion, reduced support tickets, or cut time-to-ship. Design manager resumes that show measurable business impact consistently move further in reviews.
Show leadership range in your portfolio
A design manager portfolio should demonstrate team direction, not just craft. Include case studies that show how you shaped process, gave feedback, or resolved conflicting stakeholder priorities. Portfolios that only showcase finished visual work undersell the management half of the role.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists design manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by design function first
Design manager roles vary sharply by function: product design, brand, UX research, and design systems each require different portfolios and interview prep. Target openings by function before you filter by company size or location so your application materials stay focused and relevant.
Prepare for the portfolio presentation round
Most design manager interviews include a portfolio walkthrough where you present a project to a panel. Practice narrating your decision-making process and how you led the team, not just the final design. Interviewers are listening for how you managed ambiguity and aligned stakeholders.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, ask about team size, design tool budget, and whether the role has final say on shipping decisions. These factors shape your day-to-day more than title alone, and clarifying them before you accept prevents surprises in your first quarter.
Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most design managers?
The companies hiring the most design managers right now include Amazon, Jacobs, and AECOM, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Technology companies and large consumer brands account for a significant portion of active postings.
How many design manager jobs are remote?
About 66% of design manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible management roles in creative fields. Product design and UX-focused positions tend to offer the highest share of remote options, while brand and in-house agency roles skew toward on-site or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a design manager?
Most design managers start as individual contributors, build deep craft expertise, then take on informal leadership by mentoring junior designers or leading a workstream. From there, moving into a formal management role typically means demonstrating that you can give effective feedback, run design critiques, and align design decisions with business goals. Seeking out lead or staff-level IC roles first gives you the visibility to make that transition.
Can you get hired as a design manager with limited management experience?
Yes, especially if your portfolio shows leadership in practice. Hiring managers look for evidence that you've guided other designers, driven alignment across functions, or owned a product area end-to-end, even without a formal management title. Framing freelance team coordination, mentorship, or cross-functional project ownership as leadership experience can close the gap when you're making the IC-to-manager shift.
What does the design manager interview process look like?
Design manager interviews typically move through a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your leadership style and career story, a portfolio presentation to the broader team, and a final round with stakeholders or a department head. Some companies include a take-home exercise around team feedback or a design critique. The portfolio presentation round is usually the most weighted stage, so preparing a clear narrative around your process and decisions matters more than visual polish.
Where can I find and apply to design manager jobs?
You can find and apply to design manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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