Design Manager III

Cordoba Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Vision and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Los Angeles seeks a Design Manager III to manage complex aviation projects. With over 15 years of experience required, candidates should have a strong background in leading design teams and managing large-scale building projects. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $158,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of professional experience in managing design of large building projects.
• Design management experience on complex aviation improvements.
• Experience in managing a team of design professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multi-disciplined team for airport capital projects.
• Coordinate with clients & stakeholders to develop business cases.
• Review planning & design submittals for completeness and accuracy.

Skills

Design management experience

Team management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Familiarity with AutoDesk

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoDesk

SketchUp

Job description

Overview

Design Manager III role at Cordoba Corporation. This position supports the Facilities Sector and involves collaborating with clients and stakeholders to develop business cases for potential initiatives. Requires extensive experience in managing complex building and infrastructure designs, with a strong background in aviation projects.

Location: Los Angeles, CA. This role is 100 percent onsite.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multi-disciplined team of planners, architects, engineers, and other professionals to guide the planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and activation of various airport capital improvement projects
• Coordinate with Clients & Stakeholders to develop a Business Case for potential Capital Projects
• Develop and present preliminary design alternatives and comparative analysis to address requests and/or concerns from LAWA leadership and/or project stakeholders throughout the planning & design process
• Review planning & design submittals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to the applicable project requirements, and provide meaningful & constructive feedback to the planning & design team, including conformance to codes, regulations, standards, and owner requirements
• Solicit feedback from internal and external project stakeholders, and guide design teams through competing interests and project constraints to ensure quality, cost, schedule, sustainability, resiliency, innovation, user-experience, constructability, and operational flexibility
• Manage planning & design efforts throughout all stages of a project (Project Definition, Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Administration) to ensure projects fulfill their mission on schedule and on budget
• Facilitate smooth transitions as projects advance from planning through design, procurement, construction, and activation
• Manage design efforts across multiple projects to ensure a cohesive architectural statement and user-experience throughout the LAX campus

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of professional experience in managing the design of large, complex building projects, utilities, and infrastructure improvements, preferably on large airport capital projects
• Design management experience on complex aviation improvements
• Experience in managing a team of design professionals
• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field
• A licensed Architect or Engineer is desirable but not required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerBI)
• Familiarity with planning & design software (AutoDesk, SketchUp, etc.)

Salary, Benefits & Location

Salary range: $140,000 to $158,000 per year. Location: Los Angeles, CA. This role is 100 percent onsite.

Benefits include multiple medical and dental plans, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, holidays, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance program.

About Cordoba Corporation

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm with offices across California and a focus on diverse sectors including education, facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Cordoba is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We strictly prohibit workplace harassment and strive to foster a healthy workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at [phone].