• Manage team of architects, engineers, and other professionals (City Staff and Consultants) to guide the design, permitting, and construction-procurement
• Coordinate with internal & external stakeholders to align the project design documents with the project objectives and stakeholder expectations
• Manage and coordinate the Development of the design-alternatives and comparative analysis to address requests and/or concerns from leadership and/or project stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Review design submittals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to the applicable project requirements, and provide critical & constructive feedback to the design team. This may include reviewing & commenting on conformance to applicable codes & regulations, industry standards, and unique owner performance requirements.
• Solicit feedback from internal and external project stakeholders, and guide design teams through competing interests and project constraints to ensure the best possible design-outcomes with respect to quality, cost, schedule, sustainability, resiliency, innovation, use-experience, constructability, operational flexibility, maintainability, etc.
• Manage design efforts throughout all stages of a project (Project Definition, Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Administration) to ensure that projects remain on schedule and on budget.
• Facilitate smooth transitions as projects advance from planning through design, procurement, construction, and activation.
• Prepare the design team for presentation and submissions.
• Detailed understanding of the Technical Provisions to ensure all requirements and commitments are being met, but not exceeded unnecessarily.
• Communicate review timeframes for submission and presentation to ensure draft documents are ready for review by the PCL team in advance of due dates.
Qualifications
• 15+ years of experience in managing the design of large, complex projects with the Progressive Design Build delivery model.
• 15+ years of experience in design
• Knowledge of local building codes & permitting requirements is a plus.
• Knowledge of current industry regulations and standards, including codes & publications from FAA, CBP, TSA, IATA, ACI, ACRP, AAAE, etc.
• Experience with the public sector, fostering teamwork and collaboration, and coordinating stakeholder interests.
• Willing to take ownership for success/failure of area of responsibility.
• Self-starter, comfortable with taking initiative.
• Demonstrated abilities in managing a multi-disciplined team.
• Excellent written and oral skills including ability to communicate complex issues to a non-technical audience.