Design Manager - Aviation

Job Description:

About Us:

Consertus is a global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep human expertise with advanced digital tools to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and supported by a team of more than 1,000 professionals worldwide, we help clients plan, execute, and optimize large-scale capital programs.

Our integrated services span digital, advisory, and delivery, empowering organizations to navigate complexity, manage risk, and achieve strategic goals in sectors including aviation, transportation, transit, water, healthcare, energy, education, government, commercial, life sciences, and technology.

At Consertus, we celebrate individual strengths, foster strong relationships, and promote flexibility in how and where we work. Join us to grow your career, develop your skills, and make a lasting impact as we transform how the world is built.

Discover how Consertus is driving transformative change for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve at www.consertus.com

About this Role:

Consertus is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support our team in support of the capital program at Norfolk International Airport. The ideal candidate is a licensed architect with extensive experience in airport design and implementation and possess strong leadership capabilities and proven success managing multi-disciplinary design teams on complex aviation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage design efforts for airport capital improvement and development projects• Serve as primary design liaison between the airport, consultants, and stakeholders• Oversee design standards, quality, compliance, and coordination across project phases• Review and approve design submissions, drawings, and technical documents• Manage design schedules, budgets, and consultant performance• Ensure adherence to all regulations, including but not limited to FAA, TSA, state, and local regulations• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, presentations, and design workshops• Provide guidance on airport planning, terminal design, and airside/landside facilities• Monitor project risk, change management, and design-related issues

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Licensed Architect required• 10+ years of architecture/design experience, with strong airport/aviation project background• Demonstrated leadership of design teams and consultant partners• Strong understanding of aviation planning, building systems, and regulatory requirements• Experience delivering large-scale, phased, and operationally sensitive public infrastructure projects• Exceptional communication, coordination, and client-facing skills• Proficiency with design and project coordination tools (Autodesk, Bluebeam, MS Office, etc.)

Preferred• Experience working directly with airport clients• Knowledge of passenger terminal facilities• Familiarity with FAA design standards, airport master planning, and aviation guidelines

What’s In It For You:

• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Optional benefits like pet insurance, legal, and supplemental health plans
• 401(k) with day-one eligibility, 3% safe harbor, plus up to 2.5% company match
• 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, growing up to 25
• Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Consertus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.