Which role is designated as the Designer of Record?

Which role is designated as the Designer of Record?

• A. Designer of Record (A/E)
• B. Integrated Project Leader (DB - PM)
• C. Design Manager
• D. Estimator (A/E)

Answer: (A)

In design-build, the Designer of Record is the licensed Architect or Engineer who signs and seals the design documents and is legally responsible for the design content. This role ensures the drawings and specifications meet the project requirements, codes, and standards, and they own the technical responsibility for the design. The other roles are about managing or supporting the project rather than owning the design content. The Integrated Project Leader focuses on project management, coordination, and integration of work. The Design Manager oversees design processes and coordination but does not bear the formal design responsibility. The Estimator concentrates on cost estimation and economic aspects, not the design’s technical accuracy or compliance.

In design-build, the Designer of Record is the licensed Architect or Engineer who signs and seals the design documents and is legally responsible for the design content. This role ensures the drawings and specifications meet the project requirements, codes, and standards, and they own the technical responsibility for the design.

The other roles are about managing or supporting the project rather than owning the design content. The Integrated Project Leader focuses on project management, coordination, and integration of work. The Design Manager oversees design processes and coordination but does not bear the formal design responsibility. The Estimator concentrates on cost estimation and economic aspects, not the design’s technical accuracy or compliance.