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Design Manager III

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.
flexible benefit account, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, California, Los Angeles
Feb 03, 2026

Design Manager III
Job Locations

US-CA-Los Angeles




Job ID
2026-5116

Category
Architecture / Design

Type
Full-Time



About Vanir

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.



Job Description

The Design Manager enforces procedures for architectural and engineering review activities to ensure they are done according to best practices and standards identified in the Contract. The 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 Design Manager supports the T5 Program Design Manager in providing oversight of the architectural, structural, mechanical electrical plumbing (MEP), civil, utilities, and IT disciplines per standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

    Overseeing the review and approval of technical documents
  • Lending expertise to manage comment resolution
  • Facilitating meetings and be the technical liaison between the Developers/Design-Builders and TDIP Subject Matter Expert teams
  • Working with the T5 Project Managers and T5 Program Design Manager in defining, reviewing and/or approving design requirements, responsibilities and program consistency
  • Providing guidance to the T5 Project Managers and T5 Program Design 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 Renovation and Reconstruction Project ensuring consistency and quality in design
  • Monitoring permitting information and the permitting process required by the design team
  • Supporting the Terminal 5 Project Managers and T5 Program Design Manager to ensure design reviews are completed on time and within budget
  • Developing and maintaining the T5 Renovation and Reconstruction 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
  • Monitoring BIM productions of all designers and contractors according to BIM Standards, the BIM Execution Plan, and needs of the T5 Renovation and Reconstruction Project. The Design Manager is responsible for working with 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 Renovation and Reconstruction Project team and other TDIP project teams for program consistency across all disciplines
  • Providing technical Support for adjacent 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

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, and/or related field required
  • 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 with projects more than $100 million in value.
  • Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/Build
  • 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
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
  • Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems (PM Web)
  • Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus
  • Professionally licensed Architect and/or Engineer strongly preferred

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.



How to Apply

If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.

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Contact Email: careers@vanir.com

Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

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Posted Salary Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr.
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