Design Manager - Future Opportunity Work Location: Los Angeles, CA

PMCS Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consulting firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Design Manager to oversee the design activities of educational facilities. You will manage multiple projects, ensure compliance with standards, and coordinate with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in facilities design and a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience managing facilities design.
• 5 years in educational facilities or similar public agencies.
• Holder of a valid architect certificate or professional engineer license.

Responsibilities

• Directs design activities for school upgrade program.
• Manages design process to meet legal requirements.
• Oversees building design compliance with standards.
• Selects architectural firms based on qualifications.

Skills

Management of facilities design

Contract administration

Cost estimating

Scheduling activities

Interaction with professionals

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering

Job description

Design Manager - Future Opportunity

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Base Pay Range

$163,000.00/yr - $173,000.00/yr

Minimum Requirements

• 10 years full‑time paid professional experience managing facilities design or planning and coordination of capital projects that includes overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities.
• 5 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agencies.

Required Education

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering.

Preferred Licenses and Certificates

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

Duties

• Plans, organizes, and directs the design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects, functioning as the lead design professional in the Design Department with quality review, implementation of policy and procedures, and interface and coordination with the Division of State Architects (DSA).
• Manages, develops, and coordinates the District's design process for the Facilities Planning and Development Division to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental and legal requirements.
• Manages multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and District personnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff to Project Execution.
• Oversees the building design process to ensure compliance with LAUSD's standards and guidelines for the District by working with design professionals and various District administrators to ensure that new and modernized structures meet both educational and building standards requirements.
• Establishes and follows a process to identify and select the architectural firm best suited for each project based on the firms' qualifications and ability to meet performance standards.
• Provides Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project.
• Establishes and follows an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the design meets the overall goals and objectives for the project, provides maximum value for dollars budgeted, and is appropriate and enduring to meet the functional needs of the District, the local community, and the environment.
• Ensures that decisions are made in a timely manner.
• Ensures that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets legal requirements.
• Reviews design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget.
• Recommends architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre‑qualified architectural firms.
• Participates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects design within the community.
• Coordinates with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the District.
• Develops continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and share‑up‑to‑date information on working with architects and contractors.
• Coordinates project activities with other District 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting