Design Manager III

CMTS LLC • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has 40-years of extensive industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation for ongoing success. Our company values employees by fostering a culture of learning, personal development, and well-being. We prioritize work-life balance and ethical business practices and engage with our community through employee-driven initiatives. Join us on our journey of growth and success!
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Design Manager III located in Los Angeles, CA.
Overview:
The Design Manager enforces procedures for architectural and engineering review ac vi es to ensure they are done according to best practices and standards identified in the Contract. The 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 Design Manager supports the Project Manager in providing oversight of the architectural, structural, mechanical electrical plumbing (MEP), civil, u li es, and IT disciplines per LAWA standards.

Requirements

• 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 with projects more than $100 million in value.
• Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/Build
• 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 Informa on Systems
• Consultant MUST have a company-provided laptop computer.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Professionally licensed Architect or Engineer strongly preferred
• Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus

Responsibilities

• 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 Terminal 7 & 8 Lead Design Manager and Project Managers in defining, reviewing and/or approving design requirements, responsibilities and program consistency
• Providing guidance to the Terminal 7 & 8 Delivery Director and Terminal 7 & 8 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 Terminal 7 & 8 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 Terminal 7 & 8 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 LAWA
• Monitoring BIM productions of all designers and contractors according to LAWA BIM Standards, the BIM Execution Plan, and needs of the Terminal 7 & 8 Modernization project. The Terminal 7 & 8 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
• Providing technical support and coordination between the Terminal 7 & 8 project team 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

Benefits

• CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.
• A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at management’s discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager