Senior Design Manager; For more info

Pacific Pros; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee airport facilities at a major international airport. This role involves managing a diverse team of professionals to guide the planning, design, and construction of critical capital projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aviation projects, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of airport infrastructure while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about design management and want to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in design and construction projects, especially in aviation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to oversee airport capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to develop business cases for projects.

Skills

Project Management

Design Management

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoDesk

Sketchup

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerBI

Bluebeam

CAD

REVIT

Job description

Pacific Pros is seeking experienced Senior Design Manager to be a representative for Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA) supervising the airport facilities. The candidate will work with LAWA’s Architecture & Planning Unit (APU).

Status: Full-time, Onsite, Monday-Friday

Opening: Winter/Fall 2024, Need to Apply 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, e.g., Progressive Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
• 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

• 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. 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 project constraints to ensure the best possible outcomes with respect to quality, cost, schedule, sustainability, resiliency, innovation, user-experience, constructability, operational flexibility, maintainability, etc.
• Manage planning & design efforts throughout all stages of a project (Project Definition, Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Administration) to ensure that projects fulfill their mission, while remaining 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.

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).
• Minimum 15+ Years of Professional Experience, preferably on large complex airport capital projects.

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.