Senior Design Manager

Kitchell; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative building company is looking for a Senior Design Manager for A/E Services in Southern California. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage multiple design projects, focusing on seismic and critical repairs while ensuring compliance with educational standards. The successful candidate will lead a team of design professionals, coordinate with various stakeholders, and oversee the design process to meet budgetary and legal requirements. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration, and contribute to projects that make a lasting impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in managing facilities design and capital projects.
• RA or PE credential from California preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple design projects with a focus on seismic and critical repairs.
• Supervise design professionals through the design review process.
• Ensure compliance with educational and building standards.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Design Review Process

Budget Management

Architectural Standards Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering

Master’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

Standard Office Equipment

Job description

Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Senior Design Manager for A/E Services to join our Southern California region in Los Angeles and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

This opportunity is embedded at one our core regional clients with a well-financed backlog of work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages multiple projects with particular emphasis on seismic, critical repair and retrofit projects
• Manages and supervises a team of design professionals and other professionals through the design review process
• Manages, develops, and coordinates the District’s design process for the A&E services to ensure that design plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental and legal requirements
• Manages multiple projects, including engineering repair and critical repair, through interaction with Architects, consultants, and District personnel to ensure timely completion of these projects
• 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, sites, schedules, and budgets 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 each 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
• Reviews design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget
• Monitors project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations and updates
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering is required
• A Master’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering is preferred
• 14 or more years of full time paid professional experience managing the facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects that included the overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities is required (with 4 or more years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agencies)
• An RA or PE credential from the State of California is preferred

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a general, climate-controlled office environment.

Physical Requirements

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Travel Requirements

This position is site based and performed at the clients downtown Los Angeles, CA office.