Design Director - Cordoba Corporation

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Design Director to support the Education Sector. The Design Director shall oversee design support management, the scope of work management (contracts, cost, and schedule), design review and approval, permitting, agency coordination support, and building information modeling (BIM) coordination. The Design Director supports project managers in overseeing the tenant's/design-builders' designs, including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical plumbing (MEP), civil, utilities, and IT disciplines per company standards. 

• Overseeing the review and approval of technical documents (DRT process)
• 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 Project Manager in defining, reviewing, and/or approving design requirements, responsibilities, and program consistency
• Providing guidance to the Project Manager should design requirements contained in the project documents not be clearly defined
• Serving as the final stop for resolving engineering issues that straddle several contracts and cannot be resolved in an amicable manner
• Providing technical support to the TDIP Change Advisory Board
• Providing technical review of changes to the scope of work for each project
• Establishing submittal approval procedures and ensuring uniformity of review approach
• Auditing project team comments and Developer responses
• Monitoring compliance with architectural and engineering guidelines for the TDIP Program, ensuring consistency and quality in the design of all the different products across the different projects
• Monitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design team
• Supporting project managers to ensure design reviews are completed on time and within budget
• Developing and maintaining the TDIP Program 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 our Aviation client 
• Monitoring BIM productions of all designers and contractors according to client BIM Standards, the BIM Execution Plan, and the needs of the TDIP Program. The Design Director is responsible for working with client Central Building Information Management (BIM) 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 with and among all TDIP project teams for program consistency across all disciplines
• Providing technical Support for adjacent client projects not in TDIP as required to ensure accurate interface
• Providing technical coordination for program consistency across all disciplines
• Preparing and reviewing briefings, meeting agendas, and supporting materials for various meetings, including Board presentations,
• TDIP Steering Committee meeting, Stakeholder outreach, and other TDIP meetings

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications:

• 20 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects.
• Has demonstrable specialized experience/area of expertise.
• Experience with projects that have 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 a proactive, results-oriented focus and be willing and capable of assuming additional responsibilities.
• Must be able to interface with various people with different technical levels and educational backgrounds.
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized.

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required
• Master's degree preferred.
• Relevant professional licensure and/or certification are strongly preferred. Certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc.

Software:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems
• Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus

Salary Range: $200K to $210K per year.

Location: Los Angeles, CA. This role is 100 percent onsite. 

Cordoba Corporation: Building Excellence in Infrastructure!

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Cordoba Corporation: Enhancing Employee Well-Being!

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.  Additionally, Cordoba provides employer paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.  We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

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