Design Services Manager

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.; California, Sacramento (MO, CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Services Manager to lead design services planning and direction for Program Management. This role involves overseeing a team of architects and engineers to ensure compliance with industry standards and client needs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architectural project management, a strong understanding of California building codes, and the ability to communicate effectively with executive staff. Join this innovative firm and contribute to impactful projects in corrections and rehabilitation, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range.

Benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Life and disability benefits

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Paid time off

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Employee referral program

Teladoc access

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years' experience as an Architectural Project Manager.
• Advanced knowledge of project development and design-phase management.
• Thorough understanding of construction contracts and documents.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate design services for Program Management.
• Supervise office/field staff and ensure high-quality design services.
• Conduct Quality Assurance and Quality Control of design processes.

Skills

Architectural Project Management

Master Planning

Design-phase Management

Construction Estimating

California Building Code

Americans with Disabilities Act

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture

Tools

Prolog

Primavera

SharePoint

Job description

Design Services Manager

Job Locations

US-CA-Sacramento

Job ID

2025-4852

Category

Architecture / Design

Type

Full-Time

About Vanir

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Job Description

The Design Services Manager provides the overall design services planning, coordination, and direction for Program Management to ensure it meets the client's programmatic needs and standards, industry design standards, regulatory codes, and industry trends. Will supervise office/field staff assisting in this effort. The Program Management field for this position is Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Design Services Manager will be directly responsible for organizing and directing all efforts of the assigned individuals from the Technical Support Services Group. The Design Services Manager will work directly with assigned staff of architects, engineers, and other design professionals to ensure that all required design services are delivered at the highest level possible. Required design services include architectural space programs, prototypical design elements, security standards, sustainability standards, owner Design and Construction Standards guidelines, guideline specifications and a variety of other services that will establish the Program design standards and parameters. The Design Services Manager reports internally to the Deputy Program Manager for Program Controls. The Design Services Manager provides overall guidance for:

Project Design Review
• Development, refinement, and overall management of the client's design review process
• Scheduling, development, and execution of Subconsultant design review contracts and Task Orders
• Assist A/E Teams, Design Review Teams, Commissioning Teams, HCAI/OSHPD Peer Review Teams, Construction Management Teams, Project Managers, and Client Stakeholders in the design review process
• Provide oversight of multiple Design Review Team efforts
• Conduct Quality Assurance and Quality Control of the design review process
• Client Standard Design Documents (SDD) Drawings, Specifications, and Space Standards
  • Assist in the development and management of change requests to the SDD Drawings and Specifications
  • Execution of Subconsultant SDD review contracts and Task Orders
  • Provide review, editing, and oversight of Subconsultant SDD review efforts
  • Assist in review and edit of client's Design Criteria Guidelines, standards, and drawings
  • Provide guidance on space standards specific to client's programmatic needs
• Accessibility and California Building Codes
  • Oversight of ADA and California building code application to the Program
  • Assist in the management and delivery of the client's Accessibility Transition Plan
  • Provide guidance on access codes and regulations specific to client's ADA Title II needs
• Field Assessment
  • Occasional travel for field assessment of existing conditions within occupied prisons

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or equivalent is required
• Minimum of 9 years' of experience as an Architectural Project Manager and an additional 3 years of experience as a Senior Project Manager supervising staff is required
• Advanced knowledge and application of master planning, A/E solicitation, project development, design-phase management, construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, contracts and delivery methods is required
• Thorough understanding of construction contracts, documents, drawings, and specifications and applied experience in the areas of project administrative and personnel interaction in professional settings is required
• Ability to work independently, but within strict established guidelines, and to prioritize and manage multiple efforts concurrently is required
• Thorough knowledge of the California Building Code (CBC) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is required
• Ability to clearly communicate code-based and standards design criteria directly with client's executive staff is required
• Experience in effectively and respectfully supervising multiple staff/consultants is required
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products is required; SharePoint experience is preferred
• Experience with project-related systems such as Prolog and Primavera is preferred
• Registration as an Architect or Professional Engineer is required; California licensure is preferred
• California Certified Access Specialist (CASp) is preferred
• Certified Construction Manager is preferred
• Experience in the design of Corrections and Rehabilitation projects is preferred
• Annual TB testing is required
• Basic security check meeting client's guidelines is required

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The Salary range for this position is $180,000.00-$210,000.00.

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

How to Apply

If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.

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