Design Manager

The Design Manager establishes and monitors procedures for architectural & engineering review activities to ensure they are done according to best practices and standards identified in the Contract. The Design Manager shall oversee design support management, scope of work management, design review and approval, permitting, agency coordination support, and building information modelling (BIM) coordination. The Design Manager supports the Project Manager in providing oversight of the architectural, structural, mechanical electrical plumbing (MEP), civil, utilities, and IT disciplines per LAWA standards. A modernization project would include renovation or re-build of a concourse, headhouse, airline/airport support spaces and aircraft layout design.

Key Job Duties

• Overseeing the review and approval of technical documents (DRT process)

• 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 Delivery Director and Project Manager in defining, reviewing and/or approving design requirements, responsibilities and program consistency

• Providing guidance to the Delivery Director and Project 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 Modernization project ensuring consistency and quality in design

• Monitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design team

• Supporting project managers to ensure design reviews are completed on time and within budget

• Developing and maintaining the Modernization 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 Modernization 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 Modernization 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

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam

• Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems

• Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, and/or related field

• 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

• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity

• 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

• Experience managing a team of design professionals

• May assume other duties as required/needed

• Maybe required to work past regular work shift

• Maybe required to work various shifts as needed

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Professionally licensed Architect and/or Engineer strongly preferred

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