Design Director - Airports
Parsons Company - Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079![Parsons Company](/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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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.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented
Design Director
to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for design delivery 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)
. This position is a contingent upon client approval.
What You'll Be Doing:
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 standards.
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 Project Manager in defining, reviewing and/or approving design requirements, responsibilities and program consistency
Providing guidance to the Project Manager should design requirements contained in the project documents not be clearly defined
Serving as the final stop for resolving engineering issues that straddle several contracts and cannot be resolved in an amicable manner
Providing technical support to the TDIP Change Advisory Board
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 Developer responses
Monitoring compliance with architectural and engineering guidelines to ensure consistency and quality in design of all the different products across the different projects
Monitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design team
Supporting project managers to ensures design reviews are completed on time and within budget
Developing 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 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 airport BIM Standards, the BIM Execution Plan, and needs of the TDIP Program. The Design Director is responsible for working with 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 with and among all project teams for program consistency across all disciplines
Providing technical support for adjacent projects as required to ensure accurate interface
Providing technical coordination for program 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:
15 or more years if experience, preferably on airport projects
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required
Master's degree preferred
Relevant professional licensure and/or certification are strongly preferred. Certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc. Has demonstrable specialized experience / area of expertise
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
Must be detail oriented and highly organized
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems
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 - $227,900.00
We 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!About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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