KKCS
Senior Design Manager
KKCS, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Who Is Kkcs
Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.Kal Krishnan Consulting Services, Inc. (KKCS), a California Corporation, is a full-service construction management and program management organization. The firm has grown steadily in size and capability since its founding in 1987, and today employs more than 95 professionals in our regional offices. KKCS has attracted to its staff a full complement of highly experienced, talented, and dedicated professionals who bring a collaborative, integrated team approach to our clients’ projects.KKCS experience includes work on rail, airports, ports, freeways, schools, universities, facilities, water, wastewater, bridges, and roadways. Our client list includes federal agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, and private clients. KKCS has broad experience and expertise in engineering design, project management and project controls services.The KKCS culture is rooted in the ideals of integrity, safety, diversity, and ethical business practices, which is a commitment shared by all KKCS employees throughout our offices and project sites around the country. We have a positive impact on the communities we serve by not only improving infrastructure, but also providing service at a relatively low cost to the taxpayer. This allows for more money to be available to the agencies we serve, that inevitably will be reinvested in the community. At KKCS, we value the individual employee and the importance of their contributions toward quality improvement.DESIGN MANAGER V (Design Director)Compensation & Benefits$198,840 - $203,840 annuallyCompany-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees401k retirement plan with company matching contributionPaid holidaysPaid time offCompany-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefitsCompany-paid long-term (LTD) insuranceAnnual tuition assistance allowance for employeesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Position Description SummaryThe
Design Director
reports to the TDIP Program Executive and is responsible for the design delivery of all TDIP Programs performed by various designers under different contracts. The characteristics of the candidate must include a complete understanding of airport terminal functions and assets (i.e. passenger processing, baggage processing, airline operations above and below the wing, concessions, landside functions, and aircraft/apron requirements). The individual shall have experience in working for an architecture or engineering firm to know the inner workings of what it takes to develop a design through all of its phases. The individual shall also be driven to “think outside the box” and be able to lead and collaborate with large groups to find the right solution.The
Design Director
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
Design Director
shall oversee design support management, scope of work management (contracts, cost and schedule), design review and approval, permitting, agency coordination support, and building information modelling (BIM) coordination. The
Design Director
supports project managers in providing oversight of the tenants/design-builders designs including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical plumbing (MEP), civil, utilities, and IT disciplines per LAWA standards. The
Design Director
oversees the various design activities of the TDIP Program, whether for tenants’ acquisition projects, LAWA-managed projects or airline-funded projects.The Terminal Development & Improvement Program includes large and small terminal renovation projects either performed by tenants under a lease agreement or managed directly by LAWA. Large renovation projects include projects like the Terminal 4 Modernization project, which is managed by American Airlines and the Terminal 4 Baggage handling system project, which is managed by LAWA. Other projects managed by LAWA include the Terminal Refresh project, the CTA West Station project and the Wayfinding Enhancement Program.Essential Job Functions And ResponsibilitiesOverseeing the review and approval of technical documents (DRT process)Lending expertise to manage comment resolutionFacilitating meetings and be the technical liaison between the Developers/Design-Builders and TDIP Subject Matter Expert teamsWorking with the Project Manager in defining, reviewing and/or approving design requirements, responsibilities and program consistencyProviding guidance to the Project Manager should design requirements contained in the project documents not be clearly definedServing as the final stop for resolving engineering issues that straddle several contracts and cannot be resolved in an amicable mannerProviding technical support to the TDIP Change Advisory BoardProviding technical review of changes to scope of work for each projectEstablishing submittal approval procedures and ensure uniformity of review approachAuditing project team comments and Developer responsesMonitoring compliance with architectural and engineering guidelines for the TDIP Program ensuring consistency and quality in design of all the different products across the different projectsMonitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design teamSupporting project managers to ensure design reviews are completed on time and within budgetDeveloping and maintaining the TDIP Program scope tracker to verify that all scope elements are accounted for and have been or will be assigned to a projectProviding guidance related to the functional requirements contained in the technical specifications or other project documents supplied by LAWAMonitoring BIM productions of all designers and contractors according to LAWA BIM Standards, the BIM Execution Plan, and needs of the TDIP Program. The Design Director is responsible for working with LAWA’s Central Building Information Management (cBIM) to develop the strategy for BIM implementation and reviewActing 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 with and among all TDIP project teams for program consistency across all disciplinesProviding technical support for adjacent LAWA projects not in TDIP as required to ensure accurate interfaceProviding technical coordination for program consistency across all disciplinesPreparing and reviewing briefings, meeting agendas, and supporting materials for various meetings including Board presentations, TDIP Steering Committee meeting, Stakeholder outreach, and other TDIP meetingsHardware/Software KnowledgeProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and BluebeamFamiliarity with Project Management Information SystemsAbility to work in CAD or REVIT a plusQualifications And SkillsRequired Experience & Education20 years or more experience, preferably on airport projectsHas demonstrable specialized experience / area of expertiseExperience with projects more than $100 million in value.Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/BuildProven ability to perform in a management capacityExcellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulationsMust have a self-starter attitude with proactive, results-oriented focus; and willing and capable to assume additional responsibilitiesMust be able to interface with a variety of people with different technical levels and educational backgroundsMust be detail oriented and highly organizedBachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field requiredMaster's degree preferredRelevant professional licensure and/or certification are strongly preferred. Certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc.May assume other duties as required/neededMay be required to work past regular work shiftMay be required to work various shifts as neededKKCS is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
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Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.Kal Krishnan Consulting Services, Inc. (KKCS), a California Corporation, is a full-service construction management and program management organization. The firm has grown steadily in size and capability since its founding in 1987, and today employs more than 95 professionals in our regional offices. KKCS has attracted to its staff a full complement of highly experienced, talented, and dedicated professionals who bring a collaborative, integrated team approach to our clients’ projects.KKCS experience includes work on rail, airports, ports, freeways, schools, universities, facilities, water, wastewater, bridges, and roadways. Our client list includes federal agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, and private clients. KKCS has broad experience and expertise in engineering design, project management and project controls services.The KKCS culture is rooted in the ideals of integrity, safety, diversity, and ethical business practices, which is a commitment shared by all KKCS employees throughout our offices and project sites around the country. We have a positive impact on the communities we serve by not only improving infrastructure, but also providing service at a relatively low cost to the taxpayer. This allows for more money to be available to the agencies we serve, that inevitably will be reinvested in the community. At KKCS, we value the individual employee and the importance of their contributions toward quality improvement.DESIGN MANAGER V (Design Director)Compensation & Benefits$198,840 - $203,840 annuallyCompany-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees401k retirement plan with company matching contributionPaid holidaysPaid time offCompany-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefitsCompany-paid long-term (LTD) insuranceAnnual tuition assistance allowance for employeesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Position Description SummaryThe
Design Director
reports to the TDIP Program Executive and is responsible for the design delivery of all TDIP Programs performed by various designers under different contracts. The characteristics of the candidate must include a complete understanding of airport terminal functions and assets (i.e. passenger processing, baggage processing, airline operations above and below the wing, concessions, landside functions, and aircraft/apron requirements). The individual shall have experience in working for an architecture or engineering firm to know the inner workings of what it takes to develop a design through all of its phases. The individual shall also be driven to “think outside the box” and be able to lead and collaborate with large groups to find the right solution.The
Design Director
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
Design Director
shall oversee design support management, scope of work management (contracts, cost and schedule), design review and approval, permitting, agency coordination support, and building information modelling (BIM) coordination. The
Design Director
supports project managers in providing oversight of the tenants/design-builders designs including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical plumbing (MEP), civil, utilities, and IT disciplines per LAWA standards. The
Design Director
oversees the various design activities of the TDIP Program, whether for tenants’ acquisition projects, LAWA-managed projects or airline-funded projects.The Terminal Development & Improvement Program includes large and small terminal renovation projects either performed by tenants under a lease agreement or managed directly by LAWA. Large renovation projects include projects like the Terminal 4 Modernization project, which is managed by American Airlines and the Terminal 4 Baggage handling system project, which is managed by LAWA. Other projects managed by LAWA include the Terminal Refresh project, the CTA West Station project and the Wayfinding Enhancement Program.Essential Job Functions And ResponsibilitiesOverseeing the review and approval of technical documents (DRT process)Lending expertise to manage comment resolutionFacilitating meetings and be the technical liaison between the Developers/Design-Builders and TDIP Subject Matter Expert teamsWorking with the Project Manager in defining, reviewing and/or approving design requirements, responsibilities and program consistencyProviding guidance to the Project Manager should design requirements contained in the project documents not be clearly definedServing as the final stop for resolving engineering issues that straddle several contracts and cannot be resolved in an amicable mannerProviding technical support to the TDIP Change Advisory BoardProviding technical review of changes to scope of work for each projectEstablishing submittal approval procedures and ensure uniformity of review approachAuditing project team comments and Developer responsesMonitoring compliance with architectural and engineering guidelines for the TDIP Program ensuring consistency and quality in design of all the different products across the different projectsMonitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design teamSupporting project managers to ensure design reviews are completed on time and within budgetDeveloping and maintaining the TDIP Program scope tracker to verify that all scope elements are accounted for and have been or will be assigned to a projectProviding guidance related to the functional requirements contained in the technical specifications or other project documents supplied by LAWAMonitoring BIM productions of all designers and contractors according to LAWA BIM Standards, the BIM Execution Plan, and needs of the TDIP Program. The Design Director is responsible for working with LAWA’s Central Building Information Management (cBIM) to develop the strategy for BIM implementation and reviewActing 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 with and among all TDIP project teams for program consistency across all disciplinesProviding technical support for adjacent LAWA projects not in TDIP as required to ensure accurate interfaceProviding technical coordination for program consistency across all disciplinesPreparing and reviewing briefings, meeting agendas, and supporting materials for various meetings including Board presentations, TDIP Steering Committee meeting, Stakeholder outreach, and other TDIP meetingsHardware/Software KnowledgeProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and BluebeamFamiliarity with Project Management Information SystemsAbility to work in CAD or REVIT a plusQualifications And SkillsRequired Experience & Education20 years or more experience, preferably on airport projectsHas demonstrable specialized experience / area of expertiseExperience with projects more than $100 million in value.Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/BuildProven ability to perform in a management capacityExcellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulationsMust have a self-starter attitude with proactive, results-oriented focus; and willing and capable to assume additional responsibilitiesMust be able to interface with a variety of people with different technical levels and educational backgroundsMust be detail oriented and highly organizedBachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field requiredMaster's degree preferredRelevant professional licensure and/or certification are strongly preferred. Certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc.May assume other duties as required/neededMay be required to work past regular work shiftMay be required to work various shifts as neededKKCS is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
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