Design Director-Los Angeles, CA

Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has an extensive 35-year 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're currently seeking a highly motivated Design Director located in Los Angeles, CA .

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required
• Master's degree preferred
• Relevant professional licensure and/or certification are strongly preferred. Certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc.

Required Qualifications:

In order to become a candidate, you must possess the following skills and abilities.

• 20 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects
• Has demonstrable specialized experience / area of expertise
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems
• Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the review and approval of technical documents (DRT process)
• 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 Wayfinding Sr. 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
• Serving as the final stop for resolving engineering issues that straddle several contracts and cannot be resolved in an amicable manner
• Providing technical support to the TDIP Change Advisory Board
• 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 TDIP Program ensuring consistency and quality in design of all the different products across the different projects
• Monitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design team
• Supporting Wayfinding project managers to ensures design reviews are completed on time and within budget
• Developing and maintaining the Wayfinding Enhancement Program 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 Wayfinding Enhancement Program. The Wayfinding 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 with and among all TDIP project teams for program consistency across all disciplines
• Providing technical Support for adjacent LAWA projects not in TDIP 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

Salary:

• Commensurate based on experience

Bonus Pay:

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.

CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.