Design Manager III - ICP

Cordoba Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance plans

401k with industry leading employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a Design Manager III in Los Angeles, CA, to lead a multi-disciplinary team on complex airport capital projects. The candidate should have over 15 years of experience in managing intricate designs, preferably in aviation. A relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree is required.

The position is 100 percent onsite and offers a salary range of $150,000 to $170,000 per year, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of professional experience in managing the design of large infrastructure improvements.
• Experience in managing complex aviation improvements is required.
• A licensed architect or engineer is highly desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multi-disciplined team for various airport capital improvement projects.
• Develop and present design alternatives to stakeholders.
• Review design submittals for compliance and provide feedback.
• Guide design teams through project constraints for optimal outcomes.
• Facilitate transitions as projects move through different phases.
• Ensure cohesive architectural statements across multiple projects.

Skills

Design management of complex aviation improvements

Managing a team of design professionals

Familiar with Planning & Design Software

Experienced with Microsoft Office

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Design Manager III to support the Facilities/Aviation/Transportation Sector. The selected candidate will collaborate with clients and stakeholders to develop business cases for potential initiatives. Must bring over 15 years of experience managing complex building and infrastructure designs, with a strong background in aviation projects. Hold a degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field. Professional licensure is preferred.

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
• 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. This may include reviewing & commenting on conformance to applicable codes & regulations, industry standards, and unique owner performance requirements.
• Solicit feedback from internal and external project stakeholders, and guide design teams through competing interests and projects constraints to ensure the best possible outcomes with respect to quality, cost, schedule, sustainability, resiliency, innovation, user-experience, constructability, operational flexibility, maintainability, etc.
• 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 infrastructure improvements, preferably on large complex airport capital projects
• Design management of complex aviation improvements experience required
• Experienced in managing a team of design professionals, including outside 3rd party designers/consultants.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, and/or related field
• A Licensed Architect or Engineer is highly desirable but not required.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerBI, etc.)
• Familiar with Planning & Design Software (AutoDesk, Sketchup, etc.)

Salary & Location

Salary range: $150,000 to $170,000 per year.

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

Benefits

We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire. Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off. We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace

We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.