Position Description Summary
- Wayfinding specialists with multiple years of airport experience skilled in creating, implementing, and overseeing temporary wayfinding strategies that support pedestrian flow and user experience.
- Proficient in assessing signage quality, visual appeal, and adherence to standards, with the ability to recommend sign types specific to each project.
- Experience managing multiple collaborative wayfinding projects with multidisciplinary teams, including staff with technical and non-technical backgrounds. Must coordinate across various disciplines, meeting multiple deadlines under pressure in a dynamic environment.
- Proficient in reading, interpreting, and analyzing project schedules, Gantt charts, and design plans. Capable of evaluating signage needs based on construction activities, environmental factors, and user expectations to maintain effective wayfinding.
- In-depth understanding of signage materials, fabrication methods, color theory, typography, and font specifications. Knowledge of signage, temporary wayfinding, and mapping industry best practices.
- Ability to review projects' submittals Phasing Plan and Site Logistics Plans as submitted through the ASR and LIR processes with a keen eye for wayfinding impacts.
- Strong visualization skills. Experience in developing concepts, location plans, and proposed wayfinding paths of travel with high visual impact.
- Proficient in planning, production, and installation of temporary wayfinding that translates complex information into easy-to-understand visuals.
- Hands-on experience with installation procedures, including regular site walks to evaluate signage effectiveness and updates to plans as needed.
- Skilled in tracking phasing for production, and installation schedules across multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and a holistic approach across projects.
- High attention to detail in verifying the quality and consistency of signage and wayfinding elements, ensuring visual appeal and usability across all materials.
Hardware/Software Knowledge
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Bluebeam for creating, editing, and reviewing visual materials and layouts. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint) for project communication, scheduling, and documentation.
Professional Experience Level/Minimum Qualifications
10 years or more experience, preferably on airport building programs or similar complex building programs
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- ICC certifications and Deputy Inspector Licenses are preferred but not required.
- Inspectors with good knowledge and ability to inspect large scale construction of airport and public building facilities, which may include steel and concrete structures, architectural finishes and components, and other construction related to the airport terminal operations to ensure conformance with safety regulations, plans, specifications, and other applicable documents.
- Possess good knowledge of LA City Building codes and ADA requirements. Experience in but not limited to inspecting demolition and the construction of buildings from start to finish.
- Expertise in identifying and addressing deficiencies, ensuring that all aspects of construction meet the required standards.
- A strong understanding of diverse requirements.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
Education/Training
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required. Master's degree preferred. Optional Certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PMP, PE, AICP etc. or any other relevant Professional Licensure or Certifications.
Element-Specific Requirements/Notes
- May assume other duties as required/needed Maybe required to work various shifts as needed The candidate shall pass the federal background check and LAWA Badge is required