Design Manager III (Asset Renewal Design Manager) Airport

Synopsis

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The Asset Renewal Design Manager reports to the Asset Renewal Sr. Project Manager and acts as the primary liaison and airport / owner representative responsible for the Asset Renewal project for all design activities.

The Asset Renewal Program replaces end-of-life airport assets, primarily MEP, vertical transportation systems, building enclosure, and passenger boarding bridges.

The candidate should have extensive knowledge in MEP system construction and commissioning (i.e., has worked for a MEP design consultant).

The individual shall be experienced in analyzing and understanding the design process of MEP and other systems, particularly those within an operating environment.

The candidate shall demonstrate an understanding of thinking outside the box to find creative solutions to asset replacement where conditions are complex, space-constrained, and working hours constrained.

Project and Position Description

The design will most likely be performed by multiple design firms and their applicable sub-consultants. The Asset Renewal 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 Asset Renewal Design Manager shall oversee design support management, scope of work management, design review and approval, permitting, agency coordination support, and building information modeling (BIM) coordination.

The Asset Renewal Design Manager supports the Asset Renewal Sr. Project Manager in providing oversight of the architectural, structural, mechanical electrical plumbing (MEP), civil, utilities, and IT disciplines per LAWA standards.

This program is airport-wide, but mostly concentrated in the Terminal buildings.

Key Job Duties

• Overseeing the review and approval of technical documents (DRT process)
• Lending expertise to manage comment resolution
• Facilitating meetings and being the technical liaison between the Developers / Design-Builders and TDIP Subject Matter Expert teams
• Working with the T5 Delivery Director and Project Manager in defining, reviewing and / or approving design requirements, responsibilities, and program consistency
• Providing guidance to the T5 Delivery Director and T5 Project Manager should design requirements contained in the project documents not be clearly defined
• Providing technical review of changes to the scope of work for each project
• Establishing submittal approval procedures and ensuring uniformity of review approach
• Auditing project team comments and designer responses
• Monitoring compliance with architectural and engineering guidelines for the T5 Modernization project ensuring consistency and quality in design
• Monitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design team
• Supporting T5 project managers to ensure design reviews are completed on time and within budget
• Developing and maintaining the T5 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 T5 Modernization project.

The T5 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 T5 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 meetings, 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 is 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 a proactive, results-oriented focus; and be 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
• May be required to work past regular work shift
• May be required to work various shifts as needed

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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