Design Manager

Job Description At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of professional and technical services. Jacobs provides dynamic management consulting services to a variety of clients including central and local government, airports, utilities, schools, and transport operators. Our employees work to shape the communities we live in by delivering world-class projects that transform the future development patterns of those communities. We provide our clients with award-winning planning, engineering, strategy, construction, and programme management. The Jacobs business model allows us to successfully service our clients, leverage our integrated services, and provide our employees with growth opportunities while delivering global solutions to our client's local programs. We are seeking to hire an experienced Design Manager for our Aviation design team for Domestic & GID projects. The successful person will become part of a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects and international opportunities. Responsibilities The Aviation Design Manager will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of design management for complex airport infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include - Monitor compliance of Design Consultant deliverables with contract requirements. - Manage the scope and content of each design submittal package. - Coordinate project governance presentations and ensure timely input from stakeholders. - Facilitate responses to RFIs between the project team and Design Consultant. - Organize and lead design workshops involving the Design Consultant, client, and other stakeholders. - Support the design-to-budget process, including evaluation of technical design alternatives. - Schedule and assist with constructability reviews across all design phases. - Document and manage design-related issues, decisions, and actions. - Lead design review meetings and consolidate stakeholder feedback, including third-party reviewers. - Conduct design review sessions and oversee the integration of feedback into design packages. - Ensure all resolved design issues are incorporated into final design submissions. - Assist in project close-out activities related to Design Consultant deliverables and obligations. Capabilities & Credentials The ideal candidate will demonstrate - Proven experience in project management across design, construction, commissioning, ORAT, and close-out phases of airport infrastructure projects. - Strong working knowledge of engineering, and systems components of airside infrastructure and support facilities. - Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders including client team and regulatory authorities. - Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making without requiring continuous oversight. - Effective management of multiple priorities and deadlines. - Strong team collaboration skills with clients, project teams, and contractors. - Experience in design development for new or expanded facilities while maintaining ongoing operations. - In-depth understanding of accessibility codes, life-safety regulations, construction systems, materials, and industry standards. - Eligibility to obtain an airport security pass and pass a security background check. - Possession of a valid driver's license. Here's what you'll need Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Minimum 15 years of experience in managing project design, with significant experience at large domestic or international airports. Why Jacobs At Jacobs, we help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative of Beyond Zero workplace injuries, we believe that you'll find a flourishing career here at Jacobs. Our commitment to client value and partnership produces consistent cost advantages, profits and growth, allowing us to attract and retain the industry's top talent. Our strict dedication safety and uncompromising Ethics & Integrity create a work environment that promotes employee progress and helps grow our business. If you share our commitment to doing what's best for our customers, enjoy working in teams and hold yourself to the highest ethical standards, you'll fit right in. We offer - International working environment and unique company culture - Personal development opportunities - Friendly atmosphere in dynamic team - Full time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualification - Benefits package including medical care, insurance, sport activities and others - JACOBS is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all. Primary Location India, Navi Mumbai Travel Yes, Project Specific. AtJacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients expectations. Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you. At Jacobs it's all about what you do, not where you are, which counts We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.