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Jacobs Design Manager lll - Curbside Programs Design Manager (LAWA) in Los Angeles, California
The Curbside Programs Design Manager based out of Los Angeles, California, establishes and monitors procedures for architectural & engineering review activities to ensure they are done according to best practices and standards identified in the Contract. The Curbside Programs Design Manager shall oversee design support management, scope of work management, design review and approval, permitting, agency coordination support, and building information modelling (BIM) coordination. The Curbside Programs Design Manager supports Arrivals Curbside and Departures Curbside Project Managers in providing oversight of the architectural, structural, mechanical electrical plumbing (MEP), civil, utilities, and IT disciplines per LAWA standards.
Key Job Duties
Overseeing the review and approval of technical documents
Lending expertise to manage comment resolution
Facilitating meetings and being the technical liaison between the Developers/Design-Builders and TDIP Subject Matter Expert teams
Working with the Arrivals Curbside and Departures Curbside Project Managers in defining, reviewing and/or approving design requirements, responsibilities and program consistency
Providing guidance to the Arrivals Curbside and Departures Curbside Project Managers 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 Arrivals Curbside and Departures Curbside Projects ensuring consistency and quality in design
Monitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design team
Supporting the Arrivals Curbside and Departures Curbside Project Managers to ensure design reviews are completed on time and within budget
Developing and maintaining Arrivals Curbside and Departures Curbside Projects’ 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 LAWA
Monitoring BIM productions of all designers and contractors according to LAWA BIM Standards, the BIM Execution Plan, and needs of the Arrivals Curbside and Departures Curbside Projects.
Working with LAWA’s 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 between the Arrivals Curbside and Departures Curbside Project teams 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 TDIP meetings
May assume other duties as required/needed
Maybe required to work past regular work shift
Maybe required to work various shifts as needed
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, and or related field.
15 years or more 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
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems
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
Cell phone is required.
Transportation to and from LAX worksite
Ideally, you'll also have:
Licensed Professional Architect and or Engineer
Ability to work in CAD or REVIT
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