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Pacific Pros is hiring: Senior Design Manager in Los Angeles

Pacific Pros, Los Angeles, CA, United States


Pacific Pros is seeking experienced Senior Design Manager to be a representative for Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA) supervising the airport facilities. The candidate will work with LAWA’s Architecture & Planning Unit (APU). Region: Los Angeles, CA Status: Full-time, Onsite, Monday-Friday Opening: Winter/Fall 2024, Need to Apply Immediate Key Identifiers for this Position Experience with preparing Planning Documents and Preliminary Design Packages for Capital Projects (i.e. Business Case, Alternatives Analysis, Project Definition Books, Concept Design, Schematic Design, Technical Performance-Criteria, etc.) Experience with preparing comprehensive Design & Construction Documents (Design Development, Bidding & Procurement Documents, Plan-Check & Permit Submittals, Construction Documents, RFI & Submittal Reviews, Record Documents, etc.) Experience with Alternative Delivery Methods, e.g., Progressive Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Experience with Aviation and the associated Regulatory Agencies (CBP, DHS, FAA, TSA, etc.) Experience with Plan-Check and Permitting (preferably in Los Angeles) Familiarity with the Planning, Design, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance of Airport Facilities (Terminals, Roadways, Runways, Infrastructure, etc.) Representative Responsibilities for a Design Manager Manage a multi-disciplined team of planners, architects, engineers, and other professionals to guide the planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and activation of various airport capital improvement projects. Coordinate with Clients & Stakeholders to develop a Business Case for potential Capital Projects. Develop and present preliminary design-alternatives and comparative-analysis to address requests and/or concerns from LAWA leadership and/or project stakeholders throughout the planning & design process. Review planning & design submittals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to the applicable project requirements, and provide meaningful & constructive feedback to the planning & design team. Solicit feedback from internal and external project stakeholders, and guide design teams through competing interests and project constraints to ensure the best possible outcomes. Manage planning & design efforts throughout all stages of a project to ensure that projects fulfill their mission, while remaining on-schedule and on-budget. Facilitate smooth transitions as projects advance from planning through design, procurement, construction, and activation. Manage design efforts across multiple projects to ensure a cohesive architectural statement and user-experience throughout the LAX campus. Required Qualifications US Employment Authorization without needing sponsorship. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, and/or related field. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proven experience in working on complex, multi‐phase, multi‐million-dollar design and construction projects. Have a clear understanding of project cost, schedule, design, documentation, and quality control principles. Familiar with Planning & Design Software (AutoDesk, Sketchup, etc.). Able to multi‐task and work in a fast‐paced work environment. A valid Driver’s License and compliance with PACIFIC’s Vehicle Policy. Proficiency with common Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat (PDF files). Pre-employment drug test. Also, subject to drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment in accordance with PACIFIC’s Drug, Alcohol and Illegal Items Policy. 3+ References from Clients (Public Agency Representatives). Minimum 15+ Years of Professional Experience, preferably on large complex airport capital projects. Preferred Qualifications Professionally licensed Architect and/or Engineer strongly preferred (but not required). Optional Certifications such as AAAE, CASp, LEED, PMP, ENV-SP, etc. are desirable. Experienced with PowerBI. About PACIFIC Pacific Pros is a privately-owned company specializing in construction engineering, inspection and project management in public works, focusing on heavy civil construction and transportation projects. PACIFIC offers competitive salary and benefits, including Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, medical, dental, and more. PACIFIC policies, procedures and culture are in line with PACIFIC core values: client focus, excellence and professionalism. How to Apply If you are interested in this position with PACIFIC, please feel free to email your resume to info@pacificpros.com In a cover letter indicate the following items: Status of your work authorization without the need for sponsorship. Experience with: Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, CAD, REVIT. Total years of professional experience. Total years of experience on public works projects. If you have Airport experience, please state. Track record in design management and project management. What is the typical range and maximum construction cost of your projects. What specific delivery methods are you familiar with, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/Build. Experience in management capacity. Level of knowledge of industry practices and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr