This is an important question to ask, particularly regarding risk and design liability. It is also imperative to understand how the construction industry recognises and defines 'the designer'. Design managers usually come from design backgrounds (such as engineering and architecture) and might be tempted to start sketching up details. If the design team has appointed a design manager to help them that might be possible, but a design manager appointed by a developer or contractor must ensure that the design team agrees to any design change proposed.
