Remote Aviation Design Manager
About The Position
Lochner and Egis have combined to form one organization, bringing together decades of U.S. engineering expertise with the global reach and technical excellence of a leading international firm. Egis focuses on designing and delivering innovative transportation, aviation, rail, transit, water, structural, environmental, and infrastructure solutions. The Design Manager is responsible for leading and managing the technical design function, overseeing a team of Design Leads and design staff. This role ensures work is properly assigned, resources are effectively utilized, and project deliverables meet quality and design standards. The Design Manager acts as the steward of design excellence by implementing, maintaining, and enforcing design processes, technical standards, and quality control procedures. They collaborate with Project Managers, Practice Leaders, and Discipline Leaders to ensure consistent delivery, efficient resource utilization, and high-quality technical outcomes.
Requirements
- A successful Design Manager is a highly respected technical leader who effectively balances people leadership, resource management, quality control, and design excellence.
- This individual creates accountability, establishes clear design expectations, develops high-performing teams, and ensures every project is delivered in accordance with company standards and client expectations.
- Individuals in this position are encouraged to develop project management competencies, including project planning, scope management, financial performance, client communication, and risk management.
- All positions at Egis require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening.
- Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests.
- All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.
Nice To Haves
- Serve as Deputy Project Managers on complex assignments.
- Lead internal project delivery initiatives and multidisciplinary coordination efforts.
- Participate in project financial reviews, forecasting, and resource planning.
- Support client communications and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Develop proficiency in project management tools, processes, and best practices.
- Transition into Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Operations Leader, or Practice Leadership roles as experience and capabilities expand.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop Design Leads and technical staff, establishing clear performance expectations and accountability measures.
- Facilitate staff development, technical growth, and succession planning, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention of design personnel, managing day-to-day personnel administration for direct reports.
- Coordinate and balance workload across Design Leads and technical teams, assigning resources based on project needs and capabilities.
- Monitor team utilization and proactively address workload imbalances, collaborating with Project Managers to forecast staffing needs.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve design standards, procedures, and best practices, ensuring consistent application of organizational CAD, BIM, engineering, and design standards.
- Lead implementation of technical tools, templates, and standard processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Serve as the technical authority for design execution and delivery practices.
- Own and maintain the organization's design quality control program, establishing and enforcing QC review procedures.
- Conduct periodic audits of project deliverables to verify compliance with standards and ensure design reviews are completed at established project milestones.
- Track quality metrics, lessons learned, and corrective actions to continuously improve performance, fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and technical excellence.
- Partner with Project Managers to support successful project execution, providing technical oversight on complex projects.
- Assist in resolving technical challenges and design conflicts, supporting proposal development, staffing plans, and project execution strategies.
- Ensure design deliverables align with client requirements, contract obligations, and regulatory standards.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and flexible holiday program
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
- Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Paid family leave
- Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
- Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
