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Planning Design Manager - Aviation

Turner & Townsend
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

The Planning Design Manager will be responsible for leading and overseeing the development planning and integration of large Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) related to airport infrastructure. This role requires a high level of technical expertise regulatory knowledge and project management skills to ensure that all design efforts comply with FAA regulations state codes and environmental policies.

This position requires working closely with civil engineers architects environmental planners and aviation consultants to develop comprehensive design strategies for both airside and landside infrastructure. The Planning Design Manager will be expected to coordinate efforts among various departments regulatory agencies and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of the design into airport operations while maintaining compliance with FAA Advisory Circulars (ACs) Part 139 and Part 77 requirements.

Responsibilities :

  • Oversee the master planning and design of airport infrastructure projects ensuring they align with FAA and local regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate with architects engineers and aviation consultants to ensure design efficiency and feasibility.
  • Ensure all designs adhere to FAA Advisory Circulars (AC 150 / 530013A) Part 77 airspace regulations and state / local codes.
  • Conduct feasibility studies environmental impact assessments and risk analysis for proposed projects.
  • Develop and review technical reports design specifications and construction cost estimates.
  • Manage and monitor project schedules budgets and risk assessments to ensure timely and costeffective execution.
  • Serve as the liaison between airport stakeholders regulatory agencies (FAA Caltrans CEQA / NEPA) and construction teams to facilitate project approval and implementation.
  • Provide leadership and technical guidance in resolving complex design and planning challenges.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications : Qualifications :

  • Bachelors / Masters degree in Civil Engineering Architecture or Urban Planning.
  • Professional registration preferred (PE AICP or Architect License).
  • 10 years of airport infrastructure planning and design experience.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD BIM GIS and FAAapproved aviation planning tools.
  • Strong knowledge of FAA AC 150 / 530013A (Airport Design Guidelines).
  • Experience working with Caltrans Aeronautics Division is a plus.
  • Additional Information :

    The salary range for this fulltime role is  $140K$215k  per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidates experience and qualifications.

    Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.

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