Aviation Design Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Lead, mentor, and cultivate the growth of Design Leads and technical personnel.

• Oversee daily personnel management for direct reports, which includes timekeeping, expense approvals, performance evaluations, and employee development.

• Organize and allocate design resources according to project requirements, technical skills, and developmental goals.

• Monitor resource utilization and address any disparities in workload.

• Anticipate staffing requirements and identify resource limitations in collaboration with Project Managers.

• Develop, sustain, and enhance design standards, procedures, best practices, tools, templates, and processes.

• Act as the technical authority regarding design execution and delivery methodologies.

• Own and manage the design quality control program.

• Establish and enforce quality control review protocols and documentation requirements.

• Conduct audits of project outputs and ensure adherence to milestone design reviews.

• Monitor quality metrics, capture lessons learned, and implement corrective measures.

• Collaborate with Project Managers on project implementation and provide technical oversight.

• Address technical issues and resolve design conflicts.

• Assist with proposals, staffing strategies, and project execution plans.

• Promote professional advancement towards roles in project management, operations, and practice leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Lead and manage Design Leads and technical staff effectively.

• Set performance expectations and accountability standards for design teams.

• Coordinate and balance workloads among design teams.

• Implement organizational CAD, BIM, engineering, and design standards.

• Maintain design quality control programs and review processes.

• Provide technical oversight for complex or high-stakes projects.

• Ensure that deliverables meet client expectations, contractual obligations, and regulatory standards.

• Demonstrate successful technical leadership that balances people management, resource allocation, quality assurance, and design excellence.

• Pre-employment screening is required, including SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, criminal background check, sanctions/watch-list search, and drug testing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.

• Paid time off along with a flexible holiday program.

• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote options where business requirements permit.

• Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Paid family leave.

• Wellness programs that support both physical and mental health.

• Education assistance, professional development, and ongoing learning opportunities.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Employee discount programs.

• Mentorship, technical training, and leadership development opportunities.