Design Manager III - Los Angeles, CA

Position Title: Design Manager III  · O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Util ...

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Position Title: Design Manager III 

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects. 

Salary Range: $151, $162,592.86

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)    

Type: Full-Time

Employee Benefits:

• 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

O2EPCM, Inc.   

Position: Design Manager III 

Salary Range: $151, $162,592.86

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)    

Type: Full-Time

Synopsis
The Terminal 7 / Terminal 8 Refresh Design Manager (Design Manager) reports to the Terminal 7 / 
Terminal Project Manager (Project Manager) and is responsible for the excellent delivery of all 
Terminal 7 and 8 Refresh designs performed by various designers under different contracts.
The Terminal 7 and 8 Refresh Project encompasses a series of improvements aimed at enhancing 
resiliency, sustainability, and the overall user experience. Key scope components include interior 
renovations, aircraft apron pavement rehabilitation, concessions enabling, and other supporting 
enhancements.
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 versus incomplete design work and take appropriate actions accordingly. 
The individual shall be driven to find design solutions while collaborating with stakeholders and 
designers.
Project and Position Description

The Design Manager enforces procedures for architectural and engineering review activities 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, 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 be the technical liaison between the Developers/Design-Builders and 
TDIP Subject Matter Expert teams

•  Working with the Project Manager in defining, reviewing and/or approving design requirements, 
responsibilities and program consistency

Providing guidance to the 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 
Refresh project ensuring consistency and quality in design

•  Monitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design 
team

•  Supporting the Project Manager 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 Project. The 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 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

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

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 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
Education/Training

•  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, and/or related field 
required

•  Professionally licensed Architect and/or Engineer strongly preferred

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes

•  May assume other duties as required/needed

•  Maybe required to work past regular work shift

•  Maybe required to work various shifts as needed

•  LAWA will provide a desktop or laptop 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

Please note, if you move forward in the submission process, you will be asked to provide the following below.

1. Most updated resume
2. Certifications or Licenses obtained
3. 3-4 Professional References
4. Project List with values, dates, and company of any projects worked

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects. 

Employee Benefits:

• 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

O2EPCM, Inc.   

NO PER DIEM. These are W2, long-term jobs with full benefits. NO relocation packages.