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Pacific Pros is seeking experienced Architect to be a representative for Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA) supervising the airport facilities.

Status:
Full-time

Opening:
As LAWA requests via our on-call contracts

Key Identifiers for this Position

• Experience with preparing Planning Documents and Preliminary Design Packages for Capital Projects (i.e. Business Case, Alternatives Analysis, Project Definition Books, Concept Design, Schematic Design, Technical Performance-Criteria, etc.)
• Experience with Alternative Delivery Methods (Progressive Design-Build, CMAR, etc.)
• Experience with Aviation and the associated Regulatory Agencies (CBP, DHS, FAA, TSA, etc.)
• Experience with Plan-Check and Permitting (preferably in Los Angeles)
• Familiarity with the Planning, Design, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance of Airport Facilities (Terminals, Roadways, Runways, Infrastructure, etc.)

Representative Responsibilities for this position

• Manage a multi-disciplined team of planners, architects, engineers, and other professionals to guide the planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and activation of various airport capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate with Clients & Stakeholders to develop a Business Case for potential Capital Projects.
• Develop and present preliminary design-alternatives and comparative-analysis to address requests and/or concerns from LAWA leadership and/or project stakeholders throughout the planning & design process.
• Review planning & design submittals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to the applicable project requirements, and provide meaningful & constructive feedback to the planning & design team. This may include reviewing & commenting on conformance to applicable codes & regulations, industry standards, and unique owner performance requirements.
• Solicit feedback from internal and external project stakeholders, and guide design teams through competing interests and projects constraints to ensure the best possible outcomes with respect to quality, cost, schedule, sustainability, resiliency, innovation, user-experience, constructability, operational flexibility, maintainability, etc.
• Manage planning & design efforts throughout all stages of a project (Project Definition, Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Administration) to ensure that projects fulfill their mission, while remaining on-schedule and on-budget.
• Facilitate smooth transitions as projects advance from planning through design, procurement, construction, and activation.
• Manage design efforts across multiple projects to ensure a cohesive architectural statement and user-experience throughout the LAX campus.

Required Qualifications

• US Employment Authorization without needing sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, and/or related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A valid Driver’s License and compliance with PACIFIC’s Vehicle Policy.
• Proficiency with common Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat (PDF files).
• Pre-employment drug test. Also, subject to drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment in accordance with PACIFIC’s Drug, Alcohol and Illegal Items Policy.
• 3+ Reference from Clients (Public Agency Representatives).
• 5+ years of experience as a licensed architect (AIA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Architect (preferably AIA by CA Board of Architects).
• Optional Certifications such as AAAE, CASp, LEED, PMP, ENV-SP, etc. are desirable.
• Experienced with Power
  
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About PACIFIC

Pacific Pros is a privately-owned company specializing in construction engineering, inspection and project management in public works, focusing on heavy civil construction and transportation projects. PACIFIC offers competitive salary and benefits, including Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, medical, dental, and more. PACIFIC policies, procedures and culture are in line with PACIFIC core values: client focus, excellence and professionalism. PACIFIC gives a high priority to employees’ safety and training.

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