Design Manager III

ENGICON Construction Management; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eight paid holidays

Paid PTO 120 hours

License renewal reimbursement up to $1

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

ENGICON Construction Management is a Los Angeles-based firm seeking a Design Manager to interface between CPT and the Design Team, guiding projects from planning through close-out and DSA certification. The role coordinates, monitors, and QA/QC design deliverables to ensure compliance with DSA guidelines, codes, and district standards.

The position requires extensive design management experience, including DSA/OSHPD-certified projects, and strong collaboration with stakeholders across

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in design or design management.
• 5 of the 10 years with projects requiring DSA or OSHPD certification.
• BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface between CPT, design consultants, and specialty consultants.
• Coordinate design from planning to close-out and DSA certification.
• Lead QA/QC on plans, specs, schedules for quality and constructability.
• Manage timely and compliant production, review and sign-off of design deliverables.
• Review CCDs during construction for completeness and alignment with design intent, guide through DSA process.

Skills

Design management experience

DSA/OSHPD project experience

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management

Job description

The Design Manager is the CPLT's primary interface between the CPT and the Design Consultants and Specialty Consultants (Design Team). From planning to close-out and DSA certification, and at all key design milestones, the Design Manager proactively coordinates, manages and monitors the design process to ensure that Campus Projects are designed, constructed and completed in compliance with DSA guidelines and bulletins, programming and project criteria documents, building codes, the District's schedules and budgets, the District's standards for design and construction, the District's policies, rules and regulations and the requirements of the SOP.

The Design Manager collaborates with other CPT members, the Design Team and District stakeholders to define the scope of Campus Projects, resolve design-related issues, and address the expectations of District stakeholders. The Design Manager is responsible for QAQC review of plans, specifications, cut sheets, schedules and other design documents for quality, constructability, coordination and clarity. The Design Manager manages the process for timely and compliant production, review and sign-off of design deliverables. During construction, the Design Manager reviews and provides comments to the Design Team on DSA construction change directives (CCDs) for completeness and compliance with design intent, guides the Design Team through the DSA review process, evaluates and reports on the impacts of design changes, and manages DSAbox submittals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in design and/or design management
• 5 years of the foregoing 10 years of experience must be with projects requiring DSA or OSHPD Certification.
• BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of DSA requirements and relevant provisions of the California Public Contract Code, as well as regulations and requirements governing DSA submissions.
• Experience in design and design management of major K-14 or higher education projects.
• Understanding of Sustainable Design Principles.
• Understanding of risk management principles and the risk management process.
• Understanding of scope definition and scope interface.
• A current and valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or as a Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Compensation: Salary between $170,000 and $200,000 per year. This is an exempt position. The payroll cycle is every two weeks.
• Holidays: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
• Personal Time-Off (PTO): 120 hours of paid PTO for vacation and sick time. Accrual begins on the first day of employment. Additional PTO will follow the company policy and procedures.
• License, Certificate, and Professional Development: The company will reimburse you for license and/or certificate renewal fees and industry-related education, with a passing grade of B or above, up to $1,000 per year.
• Insurance: Participation in the company medical, dental, and vision insurance(s). The company provides paid medical and heavily discounted premiums for dental and vision coverage. We currently carry Kaiser and Anthem Blue Cross plan options.
• 401(k) Plan: The company will make a matching contribution equal to 100% of your salary deferrals up to 3% of your compensation plus 50% of your next 2% salary deferrals. For example, if you defer 5%, your total match will equal 4% of your compensation.

Company Description:

ENGICON Construction Management is a Los Angeles-based consulting firm specializing in construction and program management services. We work with public and private sector clients, including public agencies, school districts, community colleges, and private developers, across Southern California. Our expertise spans construction management, project and program management, owner representation, project scheduling, and staffing augmentation. At ENGICON, we are committed to delivering effective and tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of our diverse clientele.