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Find Great People | FGP · 2 days ago

Design Manager

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

7+ years exp

FGP is representing Richmond International Airport, which is expanding and seeking a Design Manager. The Design Manager will oversee engineering and architectural design, manage project schedules and costs, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards for capital projects.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Managing consultants, overseeing project schedules and costs, reviewing engineering plans, preparing bid documents, and ensuring compliance with FAA standards and funding requirements

Interdepartmental coordination, public presentations, and support of long-term facility planning and development

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders, tenants, and regulatory agencies are essential

Interfaces with various governmental agencies to ensure departmental compliance with regulatory requirements such as the FAA AIP Handbook, FAA Advisory Circulars, in addition to state and local requirements, ordinances, and codes

Interprets contracts, bids/proposals, specifications, and other technical documents

Reviews the work of architects, engineers, contractors, and other project service providers. Approves the designs as appropriate

Qualification

Civil EngineeringArchitectureFAA RegulationsProject ManagementConstruction ManagementData AnalysisLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architecture, or related field

Seven to ten (7-10) years of experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management, with a demonstrated track record of leading complex infrastructure projects

Experience with staff augmentation models, government contract administration, and consultant oversight in the context capital improvement programs

Knowledge, understanding, and experience in the professional practice of Architecture and Engineering, including AIA contracts, building codes, construction documents, specification writing, construction administration, quality control processes, and project closeout

Strong working knowledge of FAA and TSA regulations, airport design standards, and federal grant processes related to aviation infrastructure

Skill in interpreting, defining, analyzing, and presenting data from various sources

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, capital development, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, and the leadership of employees

Knowledge of human behavior and performance, and individual differences in ability, personality, and interests, and learning and motivation

Skillfully communicate with various audiences verbally, non-verbally and in writing

Skillfully present to various audiences educationally and influentially to support organizational goals

Skillfully provide customer service to a variety of employee levels with emphasis placed on listening, educating, and demonstrating a culture of civility throughout the organization

Ability to motivate, develop, and collaborate with human capital as they work and grow within the organization

Set goals, monitor performance, provide support, and complete annual evaluations

Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; and the ability to make sound decisions considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions

Ability to recognize complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Ability to monitor and assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, and/or divisions to make improvements or take corrective action, as necessary

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with coworkers, other Commission personnel, tenants, other organizations, and the public. Ability to always perform work with a positive attitude and in a professional manner

Ability to work independently, establishing priorities to carry projects through to timely completion and, when necessary, meeting emergency demands

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