Design Manager

Enterris Associates; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Senior Design Manager in Los Angeles, specializing in overseeing design processes for infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing capital projects, particularly within K-12 educational facilities. Responsibilities include directing design activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with various stakeholders. This role offers a starting salary between $175,000 and $200,000, along with comprehensive benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience managing facilities design or capital projects.
• 5 years must be in K-12 educational facilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct design activities for upgrade programs and critical repair projects.
• Oversee compliance with design and budget standards.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely decisions.

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering

Master’s degree in architecture or engineering (preferred)

Job description

About The Job

Enterris Associates is a trusted, full-service consulting firm specializing in program and project management, risk analysis and mitigation, claims support, compliance, and dispute resolution. We partner with the public sector and utility clients to drive the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects. Our advisory services include testing and inspection, contract administration and oversight, compliance monitoring, and comprehensive construction and project management – all tailored to help our clients navigate challenges and achieve their goals with confidence.

Title

Senior Design Manager

Description

• Plan, organize, and direct the design activities for the Upgrade Program and critical repair projects. Function as the lead design professional in the Design Department providing quality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and ensure compliance with state governing authorities such as DSA.
• Manage, develop, and coordinate the client’s design process for the Facilities Planning and Development Division to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental and legal requirements.
• Manage multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and client personnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff to Project Execution.
• Oversee the building design process to ensure compliance with client’s standards and guidelines by working with design professionals and various client administrators to ensure that new and modernized structures meet both DSA and building standards requirements.
• Establish and follow a process to identify and select the architectural firm best suited for each project based on the firm’s qualifications and ability to meet performance standards.
• Provide Architects with clear and consistent direction about goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project.
• Establish and follow an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the design meets the overall goals and objectives for the project, providing maximum value for budgeted dollars and appropriate and sustainable in meeting the functional needs of the client, the local community, and the environment.
• Ensure that decisions are made in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets legal requirements.
• Review design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget.
• Recommend architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified architectural firms.
• Participate in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of client building projects design within the community.
• Coordinate with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the client.
• Develop continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and share up-to-date information on working with architects and contractors.
• Coordinate project activities with other client’s organizational branches and departments such as the Office of the Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance and Operations, School Occupancy Transitional Unit, Asbestos Technical Unit and Local Districts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualification

• Fifteen (15) years full-time paid professional experience managing the facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects that includes the overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities.
• 5 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of K-12 educational facilities.

Required Education

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering.
• A master’s degree in architecture or engineering is preferred.

Licenses And Certificates

• A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Wage Requirement

Starting Salary range for this job is $175,000.00 - $200,000.00. The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Benefits

• Enterris Associates offers an industry leading benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional environment and uses standard equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

• Be able to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Demonstrate the ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.