Design Manager III - Airport Terminal

The Tsui Group is seeking a qualified and experienced Design Manager III - Airport Terminal to join our aviation team in Los Angeles County.

Essential Job Duties

• Oversee the review and approval of technical documents 
• Lend expertise to manage comment resolution
• Facilitate meetings and being the technical liaison between the Developers/Design-Builders and Subject Matter Expert teams
• Work with the terminal Lead Design Manager and Project Managers in defining, reviewing and/or approving design requirements, responsibilities and program consistency
• Provide guidance to the terminal Delivery Director and terminal Project Manager should design requirements contained in the project documents not be clearly defined
• Provide technical review of changes to scope of work for each project
• Establish submittal approval procedures and ensure uniformity of review approach
• Audit project team comments and designer responses
• Monitor compliance with architectural and engineering guidelines for the terminal project ensuring consistency and quality in design 
• Monitor permitting information and the permitting process required by the design team
• Support terminal project managers to ensure design reviews are completed on time and within budget
• Develop and maintain the terminal project scope tracker to verify that all scope elements are accounted for and have been or will be assigned to a project
• Provide guidance related to the functional requirements contained in the technical specifications or other project documents supplied by airport
• Monitor BIM productions of all designers and contractors according to airport BIM Standards, the BIM Execution Plan, and needs of the terminal Modernization project.
• Work with airport's Central Building Information Management (cBIM) to develop the strategy for BIM implementation and review
• Act as technical liaison for the design review processes and comment resolution incoordination with the project manager and the Design Review Team (DRT)
• Provide technical support and coordination between the terminal project team and other project teams for program consistency across all disciplines
• Provide technical Support for adjacent airport projects as required to ensure accurate interface
• Provide technical coordination for project consistency across all disciplines
• Prepare and review briefings, meeting agendas, and supporting materials for various meetings including Board presentations, Steering Committee meeting, Stakeholder outreach, and other meetings

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in managing the design of large, complex building projects, utilities and infrastructure improvements, preferably on airport projects 
• Design management of complex aviation improvements experience required 
• Experience managing a team of design professionals 
• 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 
• May assume other duties as required/needed 

Education/Training Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, and/or related field required
• Professionally licensed Architect and/or Engineer strongly preferred 

Hardware/Software Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam 
• Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems 
• Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus 

• Salary Range: $153,000-$158,000
• Medical, Vision, & Dental – 100% covered for the employee*
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 10.5 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 Phone
• Laptop for work purposes