Design Director - Airports
The Tsui Group - Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079![The Tsui Group](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Design Director
to join our aviation team in Los Angeles County. In this role, you will be responsible for design delivery ofairport terminal functions and assets (i.e. passenger processing, baggage processing, airline operations above and below the wing, concessions, landside functions, and aircraft/apron requirements).
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting project managers in providing oversight of the tenants/design-builders designs including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical plumbing (MEP), civil, utilities, and IT disciplines per airport standardsOverseeing 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 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 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 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 ensures design reviews are completed on time and within budgetDeveloping and maintaining the 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 the airportMonitoring BIM productions of all designers and contractors according to airport BIM Standards, the BIM Execution Plan, and needs of the Program. The Design Director is responsible for working with 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 project teams for program consistency across all disciplinesProviding technical Support for adjacent projects not in 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, Steering Committee meeting, Stakeholder outreach, and other meetingsRequirements
Minimum Required Qualifications:
20+ years of 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 organizedMay assume other duties as required/neededEducation and Training Qualifications:
Bachelor'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.Hardware/Software Knowledge:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and BluebeamFamiliarity with Project Management Information SystemsAbility to work in CAD or REVIT a plusBenefits
Salary Range: $197,000-$202,000Medical, Vision, & Dental - 100% covered for the employee*Life and Disability Insurance10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)10 days of Holiday pay (9 Holidays, 1 Personal Day)3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)Monthly Stipend for Cell PhoneLaptop for work purposes