Design Manager

Pacificaservices; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Los Angeles seeks a Design Manager responsible for overseeing technical documents, ensuring compliance with architectural guidelines, and managing large-scale building projects. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience, particularly in aviation, and holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $153,000 to $166,000 per year, demanding excellent communication and organization skills.

Qualifications

• 15 years or more experience in managing large, complex building projects.
• Design management experience in complex aviation improvements.
• Experience with projects worth more than $100 million.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the review and approval of technical documents.
• Lend expertise to manage comment resolution.
• Monitor compliance with architectural and engineering guidelines.

Skills

Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems (PM Web)

Ability to work in CAD or REVIT

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Professionally licensed Architect and/or Engineer

Job description

• Overseeing the review and approval of technical documents
• Lending expertise to manage comment resolution
• Facilitating meetings and be the technical liaison between the Developers/Design-Builders and TDIP Subject Matter Expert teams
• Working with the T5 Project Managers and T5 Program Design Manager in defining, reviewing and/or approving design requirements, responsibilities and program consistency
• Providing guidance to the T5 Project Managers and T5 Program Design Manager should design requirements contained in the project documents not be clearly defined
• Providing technical review of changes to scope of work for each project
• Establishing submittal approval procedures and ensure uniformity of review approach
• Auditing project team comments and designer responses
• Monitoring compliance with architectural and engineering guidelines for the T5 Renovation and Reconstruction Project ensuring consistency and quality in design
• Monitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design team
• Supporting the Terminal 5 Project Managers and T5 Program Design Manager to ensure design reviews are completed on time and within budget
• Developing and maintaining the T5 Renovation and Reconstruction Project scope tracker to verify that all scope elements are accounted for and have been or will be assigned to a project
• Providing guidance related to the functional requirements contained in the technical specifications or other project documents supplied by LAWA
• Monitoring BIM productions of all designers and contractors according to LAWA BIM Standards, the BIM Execution Plan, and needs of the T5 Renovation and Reconstruction Project.

The Design Manager is responsible for working with LAWA’s Central Building Information Management (cBIM) to develop the strategy for BIM implementation and review

• Acting as technical liaison for the design review processes and comment resolution in coordination with the project manager and the Design Review Team (DRT)
• Providing technical support and coordination between the T5 Renovation and Reconstruction Project team and other TDIP project teams for program consistency across all disciplines
• Providing technical Support for adjacent LAWA projects as required to ensure accurate interface
• Providing technical coordination for project consistency across all disciplines
• Preparing and reviewing briefings, meeting agendas, and supporting materials for various meetings including Board presentations, Steering Committee meeting, Stakeholder outreach, and other TDIP meetings

Hardware/Software Knowledge

• Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems (PM Web)
• Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

• 15 years or more experience in managing the design of large, complex building projects, utilities and infrastructure improvements, preferably on airport projects
• Design management of complex aviation improvements experience required
• Experience with projects more than $100 million in value.
• Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/Build
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
• Must have a self-starter attitude with proactive, results-oriented focus; and willing and capable to assume additional responsibilities
• Must be able to interface with a variety of people with different technical levels and educational backgrounds
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, and/or related field required
• Professionally licensed Architect and/or Engineer strongly preferred

Details

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $153000 - $166000 /per year

Skill Level: Mid-Senior Level

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