Position – Architect

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

Region: Los Angeles, CA

Status: Full-time

Opening: Winter/Fall 2024, Immediate

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

There are various open positions in various levels. Below is just representative duties for a mid-level to Senior Design Manager. For duties of other levels and specialties, we can provide the specifics in response to Candidate’s email.

  • 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 PowerBI

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. Feel free to visit our Career page for additional information.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position with PACIFIC, please feel free to email your resume to [email protected]

In a cover letter indicate the following items:

  1. Status of your work authorization without the need for sponsorship
  2. Experience with: Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, CAD, REVIT
  3. Total years of professional experience
  4. Total years of experience on public works projects. If you have Airport experience, please state.
  5. Track record in architecture
  6. What is the typical range and maximum construction cost of your projects
  7. What specific delivery methods are you familiar with, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/Build. Be specific with project names and counts.
  8. Experience in management capacity
  9. Level of knowledge of industry practices and regulations.