Design Manager; For more info

Pacific Pros; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Design Manager to oversee airport facility projects in Los Angeles. This exciting role involves preparing comprehensive design documents, managing technical reviews, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in design management, particularly within the aviation sector, and possess strong communication skills to liaise effectively with various stakeholders. Join a company that values excellence, professionalism, and employee safety, offering competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the field of construction engineering, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design management experience on complex projects.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee review and approval of technical documents.
• Facilitate meetings between developers and technical teams.

Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Design Management

Multi-tasking

Understanding of Project Cost and Schedule

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoDesk

Sketchup

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

CAD

REVIT

PowerBI

Job description

Pacific Pros is seeking experienced Design Manager to be a representative for Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA) supervising the airport facilities.

Status: Full-time

Opening: Winter/Fall 2024, Immediate

Key Identifiers for this Position

• Experience with preparing Planning Documents and Preliminary Design Packages for Capital Projects (i.e. Business Case, Alternatives Analysis, Project Definition Books, Concept Design, Schematic Design, Technical Performance-Criteria, etc.)
• Experience with preparing comprehensive Design & Construction Documents (Design Development, Bidding & Procurement Documents, Plan-Check & Permit Submittals, Construction Documents, RFI & Submittal Reviews, Record Documents, etc.)
• Experience with Alternative Delivery Methods (Progressive Design-Build, CMAR, etc.)
• Experience with Aviation and the associated Regulatory Agencies (CBP, DHS, FAA, TSA, etc.)
• Experience with Plan-Check and Permitting (preferably in Los Angeles)
• Familiarity with the Planning, Design, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance of Airport Facilities (Terminals, Roadways, Runways, Infrastructure, etc.)

Representative Responsibilities for a Design Manager

• Overseeing the review, approval of technical documents, and manage comment resolution
• Facilitating meetings and be the technical liaison between the Developers/Design-Builders and ADP Subject Matter Expert teams
• Review project documents to ensure design requirements are clearly defined
• Providing technical review of changes to scope of work for each project
• Establishing submittal approval procedures and ensure uniformity of review approach

Required Qualifications

• US Employment Authorization without needing sponsorship
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, and/or related field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven experience in working on complex, multi‐phase, multi‐million-dollar design and construction projects. The candidate must be flexible and able to assist the Program Managers in their daily tasks of managing a project
• Have a clear understanding of project cost, schedule, design, documentation, and quality control principles
• Familiar with Planning & Design Software (AutoDesk, Sketchup, etc.)
• Able to multi‐task and work in a fast‐paced work environment
• A valid Driver’s License and compliance with PACIFIC’s Vehicle Policy
• Proficiency with common Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat (PDF files)
• Pre-employment drug test. Also, subject to drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment in accordance with PACIFIC’s Drug, Alcohol and Illegal Items Policy
• 3+ References from Clients (Public Agency Representatives)
• The minimum years of design management varies based on the level: minimum 5, 10, 15, or 20 years

Preferred Qualifications

• Professionally licensed Architect and/or Engineer strongly preferred (but not required)
• Optional Certifications such as AAAE, CASp, LEED, PMP, ENV-SP, etc. are desirable
• Experienced with PowerBI

About PACIFIC

Pacific Pros is a privately-owned company specializing in construction engineering, inspection and project management in public works, focusing on heavy civil construction and transportation projects. PACIFIC offers competitive salary and benefits, including Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, medical, dental, and more. PACIFIC policies, procedures and culture are in line with PACIFIC core values: client focus, excellence and professionalism. PACIFIC gives a high priority to employees’ safety and training. Feel free to visit our Career page for additional information.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position with PACIFIC, please feel free to email your resume to [e-mail]

In a cover letter indicate the following items:

• Status of your work authorization without the need for sponsorship
• Experience with: Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, CAD, REVIT
• Total years of professional experience
• Total years of experience on public works projects. If you have Airport experience, please state.
• Track record in design management and project management
• What is the typical range and maximum construction cost of your projects
• What specific delivery methods are you familiar with, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/Build. Be specific with project names and counts.
• Experience in management capacity
• Level of knowledge of industry practices and regulations.