Design Manager

Description

• Achieve Excellence: Partner with project managers and construction teams to ensure the final built environment faithfully reflects the approved design intent and achieves the Airport’s standard for an Exceptional Project Outcome.
• Manage Risk & Schedule: Proactively track design submittal schedules, manage design-related RFIs, and resolve issues promptly to maintain the overall project timeline and budget.
• Quality Control: Oversee the successful integration of digital standards (e.g., BIM/CAD) across all tenant project documents.
• Own the Design Review Cycle: Lead and manage the entire design review and approval process for tenant improvement projects, from concept through construction documentation, ensuring adherence to the Airport's Tenant Improvement Guides and design aesthetic.
• Ensure Compliance: Vigorously vet all submittals to confirm strict compliance with all applicable building codes, life safety regulations, security requirements, and the Airport's specific design and sustainability standards.
• Drive Coordination: Facilitate technical review meetings and coordination workshops, acting as the bridge between tenants’ design teams and the Airport’s Engineering, Operations, and Security stakeholders.

Requirements

• Deep Expertise: A Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in design management, project management, or architecture.
• Airport/Complex Facility Experience: Significant experience managing design review for complex commercial, retail, or industrial projects, with previous airport or high-security, live-operations environments highly preferred.
• Professional Credentials: Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) in California is highly desirable.
• Technical Acumen: Comprehensive knowledge of building systems (MEP, fire/life safety, security) and the ability to review drawings for constructability, coordination, and code compliance (ADA, local building codes).
• Collaboration & Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills to effectively serve as the primary liaison between tenants, consultants, and internal airport departments.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with the rigorous processes, guides, and standards necessary to achieve regulatory approval within a highly-regulated public environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance