Simpson & Simpson Management Consulting · 23 hours ago
Senior Design Manager
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $210K/yr
15+ years expSimpson & Simpson Management Consulting is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee design support management and ensure adherence to best practices in architectural and engineering review activities. The role involves managing design reviews, coordinating with project managers, and ensuring compliance with guidelines for the Renovation and Reconstruction Project.
Financial ServicesManagement ConsultingProcurementProject ManagementRisk Management
Hiring Manager
Hamsa Murray
Responsibilities
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 Subject Matter Expert teams
Working with the Project Managers and Program Design Manager in defining, reviewing and/or approving design requirements, responsibilities and program consistency
Providing guidance to the Project Managers and Program Design 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 Renovation and Reconstruction Project ensuring consistency and quality in design
Monitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design team
Supporting the Project Managers and Program Design Manager to ensure design reviews are completed on me and within budget
Developing and maintaining the Renovation and Reconstruction 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 management
Monitoring BIM productions of all designers and contractors according to the management BIM Standards, the BIM Execution Plan, and needs of the Renovation and Reconstruction Project. The Design Manager is responsible for working 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 Renovation and Reconstruction Project team and other project teams for program consistency across all disciplines
Providing technical Support for adjacent the 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 meetings
Qualification
Required
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
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, and/or related field required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems (PM Web)
Preferred
Professionally licensed Architect and/or Engineer strongly preferred
Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus
Company
Simpson & Simpson Management Consulting
Simpson & Simpson Management Consulting offers risk management, procurement strategies, financial planning & customized reporting services.
51-200 employees
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