Design Manager III - TBIT Terminal Refresh Design Manager

Flux Resources, LLC
United States, California, Los Angeles
145 S Spring St Ste 120 (Show on map)
Jul 17, 2025
The TBIT Terminal Refresh Design Manager reports to the TBIT Terminal Refresh Project Manager and is responsible for the design management of the TBIT Terminal Refresh Project. The TBIT Terminal Refresh Project will perform major renovations of the TBIT departures and arrivals levels to include new Terrazzo, ceilings, wall linings, information booths, ticket counters, common-use self-service kiosks as well as reconfiguration of the domestic baggage claim and recheck area. The characteristics of the candidate shall include a solid understanding of airport terminal functions and assets such as passenger processing, baggage processing, airline operations, and aircraft/apron requirements. 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. Project and Position Description The TBIT Terminal Refresh Design 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. The TBIT Terminal Refresh 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 TBIT Terminal Refresh Design Manager supports the TBIT Terminal Refresh Project Manager 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 TBIT Terminal Refresh Project Manager in defining, reviewing and/or approving design requirements, responsibilities and program consistency Providing guidance to the TBIT Terminal Refresh 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 TBIT Terminal Refresh Project ensuring consistency and quality in design Monitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design team Supporting the TBIT Terminal Refresh Project Manager to ensure design reviews are completed on time and within budget Developing and maintaining TBIT Terminal Refresh 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 TBIT Terminal Refresh Project. The TBIT Terminal Refresh 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 (ORT). Managing the distribution of the design documents to the LAWA Design Review Team (ORT) for review and coordinating meetings for comment resolutions. Providing technical support and coordination between the TBIT Terminal Refresh 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 Professional Experience Level/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 Education/Training Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, and/or related field required Professionally licensed Architect and/or Engineer strongly preferred