Senior Design Manager

KDG Construction Consulting is seeking a Design Manager to join our team. TheDesign Manager establishes and monitors procedures for architectural & engineering review activities to ensure they are done according to best practices and standards identified in the Contract. TheDesign Manager shall oversee design support management, scope of work management, design review and approval, permitting, agency coordination support, and building information modelling (BIM) coordination. TheDesign Manager supports in providing oversight of the architectural, structural, mechanical electrical plumbing (MEP), civil, utilities, and IT disciplines per LAWA standards.

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.

Responsibilities and 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 Subject Matter Expert teams
• Working with the Lead Design Manager and Project Managers in defining, reviewing and/or approving design requirements, responsibilities and program consistency
• Providing guidance to the Delivery Director and Project Manager 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 project ensuring consistency and quality in design
• Monitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design team
• Supporting project managers to ensure design reviews are completed on time and within budget
• Developing and maintaining the project 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 project. The Design Manager is responsible for working with the airport'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 current project team and other project teams for program consistency across all disciplines
• Providing technical Support for adjacent 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/Other 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems
• Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus

Required Education/Training:

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

Anticipated Salary Range: $140,000 - $155,000
The offered salary will be based on the applicant's qualifications, education, experience, and work location.

About KDG: KDG Construction Consulting is a leading provider of program, project, and construction management services. The firm serves clients in a broad range of markets throughout Southern California, including aviation, transportation, and infrastructure. KDG provides a full spectrum of management and technical services spanning the entire lifecycle of a construction project.
The offered salary will be based on the applicants qualifications, education, experience and work location.
Employment with KDG: KDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will