Aviation Project Design Manager

WSP in the U.S.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aviation Project Design Manager to lead the design efforts for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport expansion. This role involves managing complex design processes, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with diverse teams to mitigate project risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in architecture, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and teamwork, and make a significant impact on a major airport development project.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in architecture or related discipline.
• Essential licensure/certification required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage design processes ensuring adherence to codes and standards.
• Collaborate with design teams to align program requirements.

Skills

Architecture Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Technical Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Registered Architect (Preferred)

Tools

Design Software

Project Management Tools

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Aviation Project Design Manager for our Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) office. Be involved in the transformational AUS Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) with our Aviation PM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Manage the design process to ensure adherence with all codes, stakeholder requirements and AUS Design standards.
• Consult with client on implementation of on-call designer's project task orders.
• Provide and coordinate technical responses to inquiries from contractors, tenants, consultants, and other regulatory agencies.
• Proactively collaborate with multiple design teams to ensure alignment of Program requirements and to communicate potential project risk.
• Lead the early identification of project design goals and work with Project Managers to guide design to meet those goals.
• Organize and oversee design and constructability reviews of several concurrent projects.
• Assist with evaluation of change order requests, requests for information, and other change issues.
• Ensures final project deliverables (As-Builts & O&M Manuals) are delivered in a timely manner and meet AUS Digital Governance requirements.
• Provides risk management feedback on all assigned projects during design and into construction.
• Assist in the permitting and planning of design processes to support AHJ review schedules.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, or closely related discipline.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in the learned discipline.
• Essential professional licensure/certification.
• Proficient knowledge of architecture design and practices.
• Maturity in interaction and ability to operate self-sufficiently in the field.
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Knowledgeable of current technology with ability to utilize it effectively on the projects.
• Ability to manage concurrent design processes and identify impacts projects may have on each other.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Architecture Degree with preference for Registered Architect.
• Background in design/construction of airport facilities or performing construction in a complex operational environment.
• Experience in local municipalities, codes, federal and state regulations.

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