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Parsons

Wayfinding Design Manager - Airports

Parsons, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.Job Description:Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented

Wayfinding Design Manager

to join our aviation team! In this role you will be responsible for the design delivery of all Wayfinding designs performed by various designers under different contracts. The characteristics of the candidate must include wayfinding design experience within large campus environments (aviation, transportation, higher education campuses, etc.). This position is contingent upon client approval.What You'll Be Doing: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.Oversees 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.Provides oversight of the design-builder’s designs including architectural, structural, mechanical electrical plumbing (MEP), civil, utilities, and IT disciplines per LAWA standards.Oversees the various design activities of the Wayfinding Enhancement Program, which includes stakeholder communications and presentations to senior leadership of the airport and airlines.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 Wayfinding Sr. Project Manager in defining, reviewing and/or approving design requirements, responsibilities and program consistency.Providing guidance to the Wayfinding Sr. 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 Wayfinding Enhancement Program ensuring consistency and quality in design.Monitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design team.Supporting Wayfinding project managers to ensure design reviews are completed on time and within budget.Developing and maintaining the Wayfinding Enhancement Program 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 the airport.Monitoring BIM productions of all designers and contractors according to the airports BIM Standards, the BIM Execution Plan, and needs of the Wayfinding Enhancement Program.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 Wayfinding Enhancement Program 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 meetings.What Required Skills You'll Bring:20 years or more experience in managing the design of large, complex building projects, utilities and infrastructure improvements, preferably on airport projects.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, and/or related field required.Professionally licensed Architect and/or Engineer strongly preferred.Design management of complex aviation improvements experience required.Experience managing a team of design professionals.Experience with projects more than $50 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.What Desired Skills You'll Bring:Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam. Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus.Minimum Clearance Required to Start:Not Applicable/None.This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.Salary Range:$126,600.00 - $227,900.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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