Aviation Project Manager

The Company

The Beck Group delivers award-winning architecture and construction expertise through their unique integrated design-build delivery model. The company provides architecture, construction, real estate development, and sustainable design and consulting, as well as finance and technology services. Over the years, Beck’s work has been recognized as both groundbreaking and trendsetting, and the firm has earned a reputation for progressive evolution, innovation and expansion.

The intersection of architecture and construction in dual disciplines allows The Beck Group to provide clients with award winning design and construction along with swift and efficient project delivery. At every stage, their multi-disciplinary teams bring a full range of expertise and creative thinking to meet clients’ needs and deliver singular results. The Beck Group serves a diverse range of industries, including arts and entertainment, business, civic, education, federal government, health care, hospitality, mixed use/retail, religious, and transportation projects.

The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas with additional offices in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Denver, Fort Worth, Tampa and Mexico City. Dallas has been home to Beck’s headquarters since 1924. Over the years, they’ve shaped the city’s skyline as well as the world’s view of Dallas. A few of our high-profile projects include the Cotton Bowl, Hotel Crescent Court, Hyatt Regency Hotel and Reunion Tower, and multiple projects at the Old Parkland Campus. Known for their collaborative and innovative culture, they were the first Beck office to integrate architecture and construction.

Beck pursues excellence in all they do. The Dallas Business Journal ranks The Beck Group as a Top 5 general contractor and a Top 10 architecture firm, and 30% of the staff are LEED Accredited Professionals. Their sustainability group has helped Beck achieve a number of LEED “firsts” nationwide, and their Virtual Building Group pushes the envelope in the use of technology to make the design and construction process better.

After nearly a century in Dallas, The Beck Group is grateful for their clients and partners who work with them on project after project. They trust Beck to provide a quality experience, award-winning design and high-quality projects that help them achieve their mission.

In the aviation sector most recently, The Beck Group led the design, renovation, and expansion of the airside restrooms at DFW Airport Terminal A29. The design and construction improvements include:

• A complete overhaul of the women’s and men’s facilities, including expanding the women’s restroom.
• Adding an all-new family restroom in the space.
• Relocating the American Airlines Concierge Key office to a new terminal.
• The Beck Group is committed to this fast-growing sector and are seeking a project manager with substantial aviation experience to support in growing the practice to its full potential.

Purpose of the Position

Reporting to the Aviation Market Leader, Jon Mindrup, Beck is looking for an Architectural Project Manager who will be responsible for supporting the growth of the design-build firm’s presence in Dallas in the aviation sector.

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of the Dallas market and have experience andrelationships in the aviation market. The successful candidate will be active in industry and national associations that advance the benefits of architecture and design-build.

They will be responsible for the development and completion of all aspects of a project from Pre-Design through

Key Responsibilities

The position involves the following essential functions:

• Performs building systems selection, evaluation, and detailing
• Effectively manage client relationships, understanding their needs and culture
• Utilize Revit to create Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Document packages
• Ability to produce interior and exterior details, sections, plans, elevations, schedules and other elements of a fully coordinated drawing package
• Strong team leadership; promote collaboration and integration throughout the design and construction process
• Performs ongoing document quality control reviews and manages documentation and quality control of documents on smaller jobs
• Research, understand and comply with Architecture practice statutes in the project’s jurisdiction
• Apply zoning, building, life safety, accessibility, and energy codes
• Understand and lead the development of project manuals
• Manage project and professional liability and actively monitor for conditions that could increase risk
• Work closely with the Project Designer to execute the vision and spirit of the design
• Actively manage budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications and documentation; and project team assignments
• Manage the project process and team along with performing annual employee reviews
• Mentoring and training of junior level staff

Physical Demands

Frequently required to sit, stand, and move about the office; frequently moving outdoors may be required; ability to lift and carry large plans or boxes in excess of 10 lbs; frequently operates a computer and other office equipment; ability to coordinate and participate in client meetings; constantly communicates with project team and related parties; ability to maintain standards related to architectural design and production; ability to adhere to timely and consistent attendance. May require travel or co/location

The Candidate

Qualifications

Candidates will be proven and well-rounded Project Managers, with experience managing architecture projects in the aviation sector. A reliable Architectural Project Manager will have the ability to lead all aspects of a project while maintaining owner relationships. They will set expectations for the owner and the project team, sell Beck, and encourage repeat business from our clients. They also exhibit a passion to get things done and possess uncompromising authenticity and integrity. If you are an individual with an interest in the Integrated Project Delivery method with a desire to be innovative in process improvement and technology, you will be an ideal fit for this position.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience with demonstrated success of relevant aviation architecture experience.
• High degree of proficiency with Revit
• Experience producing construction drawings.
• Stellar reputation in the industry and exemplifies the highest level of integrity.
• Exceptional commercial acumen, meeting with potential customers and clients and building strong industry wide relationship with key leaders in a project-based organization delivering complex and demanding solutions to aviation clients.
• Leading success in producing sustainable improvement in business processes and results.
• Be an extremely strong team builder throughout all areas of the organization; be decisive and biased for action.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

The Beck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Education

A professional degree in Architecture (minimum) is required with a postgraduate degree preferred. In addition, an NAAB accredited degree with professional registration is preferred

The Beck Group