Design Manager III

Company:

O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects &

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Posted:

May 23, 2025

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Job Description

Position Title: Design Manager III

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.

Salary Range: $147,000 - $160,000

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)

Type: Full-Time

Employee Benefits:

100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick

Paid Vacation

EAP - Employee Assistance Program

O2EPCM, Inc.

Position: Design Manager III

Salary Range: $147,000 - $160,000

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)

Type: Full-Time

Synopsis

The Terminal 5 (T5) Design Manager reports to the Terminal 5 Lead Design Manager and is responsible

for the design management of the Terminal 5 Program. The Terminal 5 Program covers the full

demolition and rebuild of the Terminal 5 headhouse and concourse, as well as various enabling scopes

to vacate the existing building.

The characteristics of the candidate shall include a solid understanding of airport terminal functions and

assets such as passenger processing, baggage processing, airline operations, and aircraft/apron

requirements. The individual must be knowledgeable in all design deliverables and be able to recognize

quality vs. incomplete design work and take appropriate actions accordingly. The individual shall be

driven to "think outside the box" and find design solutions while collaborating with stakeholders and

designers.

Project and Position Description

The T5 Design Manager establishes and monitors procedures for architectural & engineering review

activities to ensure they are done according to best practices and standards identified in the Contract.

The T5 Design Manager shall oversee design support management, scope of work management, design

review and approval, permitting, agency coordination support, and building information modelling (BIM)

coordination. The T5 Design Manager supports the Lead T5 Design Manager in providing oversight of

the architectural, structural, mechanical electrical plumbing (MEP), civil, utilities, and IT disciplines per

LAWA standards.

Key Job Duties

• Overseeing the review and approval of technical documents

• Lending expertise to manage comment resolution

• Facilitating meetings and being the technical liaison between the Developers/Design-Builders and

TDIP Subject Matter Expert teams

• Working with the T5 Lead Design Manager and Project Managers in defining, reviewing and/or

approving design requirements, responsibilities and program consistency

• Providing guidance to the T5 Delivery Director and T5 Project 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 T5 project ensuring

consistency and quality in design

• Monitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design team

• Supporting T5 project managers to ensure design reviews are completed on time and within budget

• Developing and maintaining the T5 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 LAWA

• Monitoring BIM productions of all designers and contractors according to LAWA BIM Standards, the

BIM Execution Plan, and needs of the T5 Modernization project. The T5 Design Manageris 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 between the T5 project team and other TDIP project

teams for program consistency across all disciplines

• Providing technical Support for adjacent LAWA 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 TDIP

meetings

Hardware/Software Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam

• Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems

• Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

• 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 managing a team of design professionals

• 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

Education/Training

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, and/or related field required

• Professionally licensed Architect and/or Engineer strongly preferred

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes

• May assume other duties as required/needed

• Maybe required to work past regular work shift

• Maybe required to work various shifts as needed

• LAWA will provide a desktop computer that can be VPN'd into

• Consultant MUST have a company-provided laptop computer. This is required for company business

and to VPN into LAWA system when away from the office as necessary

• Cell phone provided by consultant is required

• This is NOT a work from home position

• This is a salaried position based on 40 hours per week at the applicable all-in labor rate.

• This is a Monday-Friday full-time position in the office or on the project site at LAX

• After hours or weekend work may be required to perform the duties of the position. This shall be

considered part of the salary

• Transportation to/from LAX worksite is the responsibility of the consultant

Please note, if you move forward in the submission process, you will be asked to provide the following below.

Most updated resume

Certifications or Licenses obtained

3-4 Professional References

Project List with values, dates, and company of any projects worked