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Senior Architectural Design Manager

Heery
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to manage and lead a staff responsible for medium to large sized aviation projects. This position will serve as the Senior Design Manager for Facility Projects on airport property to include managing all design efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Lead all efforts associated with initiating, coordinating, managing, and accomplishing the design for all assigned projects.  Ensures compliance with Airport Design Standards, Code Compliance, Sustainability Requirements and provides Construction Phasing and Implementation.
  • Manages all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for projects.
  • Demonstrates capability to read, understand and apply standard to complex documents affecting design projects, including but not limited to : agreements / contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys and drawings.
  • Interfaces directly with clients to define project requirements. Develops Design Task Orders based on approved scope.  Gathers design team proposals, reviews for compliance with Task Order, reviews cost proposals and man-hour projections, schedule milestones, insurance requirements and other legal requirements.
  • Leads project delivery resources / team (typically larger more experienced team) providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.
  • Manage Submittal and Review Process :   Typical process includes Program Validation, Basis of Design, Design Documents includes 35% / Schematic Design, 65% / Design Development, 95% Construction Documents (Drawings and Specifications) and the 100% Issue for Bid Sets.
  • Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports / meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed. Facilitates project meetings.
  • Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements. Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.
  • Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines. Reports status and variances. Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule.
  • Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders. Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk.
  • Demonstrates a knowledge of projects & project management within the context of business results (business case, larger economic implications, business risk, etc).
  • Other duties as assigned.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents.
  • Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues.
  • Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style.
  • Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and / or public groups.
  • Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.
  • Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate complex figures. Ability to forecast and prepare budgets.
  • Conducts financial / business analysis including the preparation of reports.
  • Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.
  • Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic.
  • Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the client.
  • Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
  • Knowledge in MS Project, contracts, and construction practices.
  • Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve general results. Errors in judgment may cause long-term impact to co-workers, supervisor, department and / or line of business.​
  • Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture (BArch) from an accredited College or University
  • Minimum of eight years of related experience and / or training.
  • Prior experience on airport projects preferred, but not required.
  • Certificates / Licenses

  • Registered Architect (a plus, but not required)
  • Additional Information

  • On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs
  • Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

    We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

    Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

    Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com / and  https : / / www.heery.com /

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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