Element Consulting
DESIGN MANAGER III (Airport Facilities Design Manager)
Element Consulting, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
SynopsisThe Airport Facilities Design Manager reports to the Airport Development Program Delivery Director and is responsible for the design management of various facilities on the airport campus. Scopes of design will encompass Bus Yard charging facility, Facility Maintenance yard relocation, parking garages (new and retrofit), plus other misc. airport support facilities. The characteristics of the candidate shall include a solid understanding of airport terminal functions and assets such as passenger processing, baggage processing, airline operations, and aircraft/apron requirements. The individual must be knowledgeable in all design deliverables and be able to recognize quality vs. incomplete design work and take appropriate actions accordingly. The individual shall be driven to “think outside the box” and find design solutions while collaborating with stakeholders and designers.
Project and Position DescriptionThe Airport Facilities Design Manager establishes and monitors procedures for engineering review activities to ensure they are done according to best practices and the design standards identified in the Contracts. The Airport Facilities 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 Airport Facilities Design Manager supports the Airport Development Project Managers in providing oversight of the designers and design-builders designs including architectural, structural, mechanical electrical plumbing (MEP), civil, utilities, and IT disciplines per LAWA standards. The Airport Facilities Design Manager oversees the various design activities of the Terminal Refresh TBIT project.
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 ADP Subject Matter Expert teams
Working with the Airport Development Project Manager in defining, reviewing and/or approving design requirements, responsibilities and program consistency
Providing guidance to the Airport Development 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 Airport Development projects ensuring consistency and quality in design
Monitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design team
Supporting the Airport Development Project Manager to ensure design reviews are completed on time and within budget
Developing and maintaining the Airport Development 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 Airport Development projects. The Airport Facilities 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 Airport Development project team and other ADP 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
Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications
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 managing a team of design professionals
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
Education/Training
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, and/or related field required
Professionally licensed Architect and/or Engineer strongly preferred
Element-Specific Requirements/Notes
May assume other duties as required/needed
Maybe required to work past regular work shift
Maybe required to work various shifts as needed
Salary dependent on experience and education. Salary range: $135K-160K
Why Choose Element Consulting?
Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success.'
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Project and Position DescriptionThe Airport Facilities Design Manager establishes and monitors procedures for engineering review activities to ensure they are done according to best practices and the design standards identified in the Contracts. The Airport Facilities 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 Airport Facilities Design Manager supports the Airport Development Project Managers in providing oversight of the designers and design-builders designs including architectural, structural, mechanical electrical plumbing (MEP), civil, utilities, and IT disciplines per LAWA standards. The Airport Facilities Design Manager oversees the various design activities of the Terminal Refresh TBIT project.
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 ADP Subject Matter Expert teams
Working with the Airport Development Project Manager in defining, reviewing and/or approving design requirements, responsibilities and program consistency
Providing guidance to the Airport Development 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 Airport Development projects ensuring consistency and quality in design
Monitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design team
Supporting the Airport Development Project Manager to ensure design reviews are completed on time and within budget
Developing and maintaining the Airport Development 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 Airport Development projects. The Airport Facilities 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 Airport Development project team and other ADP 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
Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications
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 managing a team of design professionals
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
Education/Training
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, and/or related field required
Professionally licensed Architect and/or Engineer strongly preferred
Element-Specific Requirements/Notes
May assume other duties as required/needed
Maybe required to work past regular work shift
Maybe required to work various shifts as needed
Salary dependent on experience and education. Salary range: $135K-160K
Why Choose Element Consulting?
Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success.'
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