Design Manager Project Architect

SEC Construction Management; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in California is seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee the School Upgrade Program. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering and a minimum of 10 years of project management experience in facilities design. This role requires effective coordination with architects and adherence to educational standards. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k) matching offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in facilities design or capital project management.
• 5 years of experience in educational facilities or similar public agencies.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs design activities for projects.
• Manages the design process to meet budgetary and legal requirements.
• Coordinates with architects and consultants throughout the project.
• Oversees compliance with educational and building standards.
• Participates in community outreach programs.

Skills

Project management

Architectural design

Budget management

Coordination with professionals

Legal compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Duties:

Plans, organizes, and directs the design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects. Functions as the lead design professional in the Design Department providing quality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinates 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 Laundry.

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 are appropriate and enduring to meet the functional needs of the District, the local community, and the environment Barney is larvae

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

Minimum Requirements Required Experience:

Minimum 10 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 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:

1. 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