Design Manager

Job Description

SUMMARY

Our client, Richmond International Airport, is expanding and currently seeking a Design Manager in Richmond, Virginia. Our client is a very innovative and rapidly growing group who are searching for individuals to join their team who are open-minded, who are adaptive and who enjoy collaboration. This organization has an accessible leadership team who fosters a strong company culture and who encourages out-of-the-box thinking.

Richmond International Airport is a joint civil-military airport located in Sandston, Virginia. This airport is the busiest airport in central Virginia and the third busiest in the state behind Washington Reagan and Washington Dulles. Established in 1975, by an act of the Virginia General Assembly, the Capital Region Airport Commission owns and operates Richmond International Airport (RIC). The Commission directs the growth operation business activities of RIC and works tirelessly to ensure it continues to be an affordable option for local regional and out-of-state travelers. Their culture is one that encourages growth, not only for our airport, but also for their employees.

• Location : Greater Richmond, Virginia

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Design Manager is responsible for overseeing engineering and architectural design, bid evaluation, contract administration, project scheduling, and quality control for capital projects that require architectural and engineering capabilities within the Capital Development Program, encompassing both landside and airside environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / LICENSES

Possession of a valid Virginia Driver's License; ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge. The person should have the ability to evaluate and learn new systems quickly as they relate to internal processes. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Licensure as an Architect or a Professional Engineer is preferable. Background in or exposure to Lean Six Sigma methodology or other process improvement methodologies preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is continuously required to communicate by talking and listening, using fingers and hands, walking, lifting, repetitive motion and sitting. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating maintenance and electronic control systems equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This role will be around an airport environment with varied personnel work sites including facilities, maintenance shops, airfield movement and non-movement areas and secure areas around the airport. Occasional travel to other locations and / or to workshops / professional meetings / conferences is required, and occasional participation in evening and weekend events is mandatory.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is a supervisor over the Capital Development department. Supervision is the responsibility of positions in this classification. Decisions are made within broad interpretation of applicable guidelines and federal, state, and county policies and rules.