Design Manager III

https://kkcsinc.com/

Program Management | Construction Management

Kal Krishnan Consulting Services, Inc. (KKCS), a California Corporation, is a full-service construction management and program management organization. The firm has grown steadily in size and capability since its founding in 1987, and today employs more than 95 professionals in our regional offices. KKCS has attracted a full complement of highly experienced, talented, and dedicated professionals to its staff who bring a collaborative, integrated team approach to our clients' projects.

KKCS experience includes work on rail, airports, ports, freeways, schools, universities, facilities, water, wastewater, bridges, and roadways. Our client list includes federal agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, and private clients. KKCS has broad experience and expertise in engineering design, project management, and project controls services.

The KKCS culture is rooted in the ideals of integrity, safety, diversity, and ethical business practices, which is a commitment shared by all KKCS employees throughout our offices and project sites around the country. We have a positive impact on the communities we serve by not only improving infrastructure, but also providing service at a relatively low cost to the taxpayer. This allows more money to be available to the agencies we serve, which will inevitably be reinvested in the community. At KKCS, we value the individual employee and the importance of their contributions toward quality improvement.

Design Manager III - Airport (LAWA) - Onsite

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary Range: $147,880 - $152,880 annually
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
• 401k retirement plan with company matching contribution
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits
• Company-paid long-term (LTD) insurance
• Annual tuition assistance allowance for employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

KKCS is seeking a full-time Design Manager III / Curbside Programs Design Manager who 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. This is a full-time, onsite position with a work schedule of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday-Friday).

Synopsis

The Curbside Programs Design Manager reports to the Arrivals Curbside and Departures Curbside Project Managers and is responsible for the design management of the Curbside Programs. The Departures Curbside Project will upgrade existing curbside canopies at Terminals 2, 6 ,7 and 8 to create a more cohesive look with the other terminals and will provide additional curbside upgrades. The Arrivals Curbside Program will reconfigure the arrivals curb improving the look and feel, provide garage faades, provide additional landscaping and restore some art and lighting.

The characteristics of the candidate shall include a solid understanding of airport functions and assets. The individual must be knowledgeable in all design deliverables and be able to recognize quality vs. incomplete design work and take appropriate actions accordingly. The individual shall be driven to "think outside the box" and find design solutions while collaborating with stakeholders and designers.

Essential 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. The Curbside Programs Design Manager is responsible for 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

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 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
• 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

Education/Training

• 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

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes:

• May assume other duties as required/needed
• Maybe required to work past the regular work shift
• Maybe required to work various shifts as needed
• LAWA will provide a desktop computer that can be VPN'd into
• Consultant MUST have a company-provided laptop computer. This is required for company business and to VPN into LAWA system when away from the office as necessary
• Cell phone provided by consultant is required
• This is NOT a work from home position
• This is a salaried position based on 40 hours per week at the applicable all-in labor rate.
• This is a Monday-Friday full-time position in the office or on the project site at LAX
• After hours or weekend work may be required to perform the duties of the position. This shall be considered part of the salary
• Transportation to/from LAX worksite is the responsibility of the consultant

KKCS is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.