Design Review Operations Manager

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**Job Description:**

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Design Review Operations Manager** to join our team. Highly organized, and resilient Design Review Committee expert to lead and support a near-weekly design governance process for SD architecture and engineering projects.

**What You'll Be Doing**

+ Coordinate and manage Design Review Committee meetings: schedule, prepare agendas, collate design packages, and accurately record minutes.

+ Prepare professional PowerPoint presentations that clearly articulate design concepts and satisfy executive-level review.

+ Review submission packages to ensure completeness, alignment with review criteria, and readiness for presentation.

+ Track actions, sign-offs, and follow-ups across internal and external stakeholders, enforcing accountability against deadlines.

+ Act as the main liaison among project teams, design managers, and executive leadership.

+ Maintain version control and documentation of decisions, feedback, and design revisions.

+ Identify and address potential risks to the review schedule and workflow, proposing proactive solutions.

+ Support the enhancement of committee operations and continuous improvement of governance practices.

**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; a Master’s degree is an advantage.

+ Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in architecture, engineering, or project governance roles, with direct support for design review or project coordination processes.

+ PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred.

+ Professional training or certification in Document Control, Governance, or Project Coordination is a plus.

+ Proven experience in design governance, architectural/engineering reviews, or project coordination within infrastructure or construction environments.

+ Deep understanding of the architectural and engineering design lifecycle and document workflows.

+ Exceptional organization, time management, and ability to juggle competing priorities under pressure.

+ Proven track record of navigating complex organizations and driving outcomes amid challenges.

+ Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities, comfortable interacting with senior executives, consultants, and designers.

+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); experience with Aconex, SharePoint, or similar tools is a plus.

+ Excellent written communication skills and a high level of accuracy in note-taking, tracking, and reporting.

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Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

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