WSP
Design Manager II
WSP, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Design Manager II for our Los Angeles, CA office. Be involved in projects with our LAX Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
The Design Manager (Terminal Refresh /CTA West Station Design Manager) reports to the Terminal Refresh Project Manager and is responsible for the delivery of all Terminal Refreshes in T2, T5, T6, T7 and the CTA West Station designs performed by various designers under different contracts
These scopes are combination of small interior renovations, departure level curbside upgrades and the creation of a warm vanilla shell on the 4th level of the APM West Station.
The individual shall be driven to support the design team and its leaders in their efforts and be proactive in expressing opinions of perceived betterment for the greater good of the project. Communication and organizational skills to be collaborative with many data points and people is highly desirable.
The Design Manager (Terminal Refresh /CTA West Station 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
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 Terminal Refresh T2 T5 T6 T7 Project Manager in defining, reviewing and/or approving design requirements, responsibilities and program consistency
Providing guidance to the Terminal Refresh T2 T5 T6 T7 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 Terminal Refresh T2 T5 T6 T7 project ensuring consistency and quality in design
Monitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design team
Supporting the Terminal Refresh T2 T5 T6 T7 project manager to ensure design reviews are completed on time and within budget
Developing and maintaining the Terminal Refresh T2 T5 T6 T7 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 Terminal Refresh T2 T5 T6 T7 project. The Terminal Refresh T2 T5 T6 T7 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 Terminal Refresh T2 T5 T6 T7 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
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, and/or related field
Minimum of 5 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
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems
Must be detail oriented and highly organized
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications
Professionally licensed Architect and/or Engineer
Minimum of 10 years or more experience in managing the design of large, complex building projects, utilities and infrastructure improvements, preferably on airport projects
Ability to work in CAD or REVIT
This position is contingent upon WSP being selected for a contract or program we are currently pursuing.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
Expected Salary: $99,800 - $145,530
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Design Manager II for our Los Angeles, CA office. Be involved in projects with our LAX Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
The Design Manager (Terminal Refresh /CTA West Station Design Manager) reports to the Terminal Refresh Project Manager and is responsible for the delivery of all Terminal Refreshes in T2, T5, T6, T7 and the CTA West Station designs performed by various designers under different contracts
These scopes are combination of small interior renovations, departure level curbside upgrades and the creation of a warm vanilla shell on the 4th level of the APM West Station.
The individual shall be driven to support the design team and its leaders in their efforts and be proactive in expressing opinions of perceived betterment for the greater good of the project. Communication and organizational skills to be collaborative with many data points and people is highly desirable.
The Design Manager (Terminal Refresh /CTA West Station 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
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 Terminal Refresh T2 T5 T6 T7 Project Manager in defining, reviewing and/or approving design requirements, responsibilities and program consistency
Providing guidance to the Terminal Refresh T2 T5 T6 T7 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 Terminal Refresh T2 T5 T6 T7 project ensuring consistency and quality in design
Monitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design team
Supporting the Terminal Refresh T2 T5 T6 T7 project manager to ensure design reviews are completed on time and within budget
Developing and maintaining the Terminal Refresh T2 T5 T6 T7 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 Terminal Refresh T2 T5 T6 T7 project. The Terminal Refresh T2 T5 T6 T7 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 Terminal Refresh T2 T5 T6 T7 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
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, and/or related field
Minimum of 5 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
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems
Must be detail oriented and highly organized
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications
Professionally licensed Architect and/or Engineer
Minimum of 10 years or more experience in managing the design of large, complex building projects, utilities and infrastructure improvements, preferably on airport projects
Ability to work in CAD or REVIT
This position is contingent upon WSP being selected for a contract or program we are currently pursuing.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
Expected Salary: $99,800 - $145,530
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.