Aviation Project Design Manager

WSP in the U.S.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aviation Project Design Manager to oversee the design process for a major airport expansion project. This role involves managing design teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong architectural background, excellent project management skills, and the ability to navigate complex operational environments. Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming aviation infrastructure while enjoying a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in architecture.
• Ability to manage concurrent design processes effectively.

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

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Job description

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Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Aviation Project Design Manager for our Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) office. This position may also be based out of our Chicago, IL 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.
  
  
  

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Professional Services

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