Design Manager III (Asset Renewal Design Manager) Airport - Element Consulting

Synopsis
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 characteristics of the candidate is someone who has extensive knowledge in MEP system construction and commissioning (i.e. has worked for a MEP design consultant). The individual shall be experienced in being able to analyze and understand the design process of MEP and other systems, particularly those within a operating environment. The candidate shall demonstrate a understanding of “thinking outside the box” to find creative solution to asset replacement where conditions are complex, space constrained and working hours constrained.
Project and Position Description
The design will 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 modelling (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 be 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 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 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 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, DesignCMAR 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

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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