Senior Design Manager

Cordoba Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401k with employer match

Generous vacation leave

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a Senior Design Manager in Los Angeles, CA to lead design activities for the School Upgrade Program. This role requires a strong project management background, with 15 years in managing facilities design, and experience specifically in K-12 educational facilities.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering and possess a valid registration in California. Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits are offered, including flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience managing facilities design, including overall design and contract administration.
• 5 years of experience in K-12 educational facility design and construction.
• Valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect or Professional Engineer in California.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee design activities for the School Upgrade Program.
• Manage and coordinate the design process to meet budget and legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with LAUSD’s standards for new structures.

Skills

Project management

Design oversight

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering

Master's degree in architecture or engineering (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Senior Design Manager to support our Education Sector. The Senior Design Manager leads and oversees all design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects, serving as the department’s primary design authority. This role plans, organizes, and directs the full design process, ensuring adherence to district policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including coordination with the Division of the State Architect (DSA). The Senior Design Manager manages the development and review of project designs to ensure alignment with functional program needs, budgets, environmental standards, and legal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the design activities for the School Upgrade Program and criticalrepair projects. Function as the lead design professional in the Design Department, providing quality review, implementation of policy and procedures, and interface and coordinate with theDivision of State Architects (DSA)
• Manage, develop, and coordinate 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
• Manage multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and the Districtpersonnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff to Project Execution
• Oversee 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
• Establish and follow a process to identify and select the architectural firm best suited for eachproject based on the firm’s qualifications and ability to meet performance standards
• Provide Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project
• Establish and follow an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the design meets the overall goals and objectives for the project, providing maximum value for the budgeted dollars and appropriate and sustainable in meeting the functional needs of the District, the local community, and the environment
• Ensure that decisions are made in a timely manner
• Ensure that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meetslegal requirements
• Review design changes submitted to ensure the project remains within budget
• Recommend an architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified architectural firms
• Participate in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of the District building project's design within the community
• Coordinate with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the District
• Develop continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and share up-to-date information on working with architects and contractors
• Coordinate 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

Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years of experience managing the facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects that include the overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities
• 5 years of this experience must be with the design, planning, and construction of K-12 educational facilities
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering
• A master’s degree in architecture or engineering is preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

• 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

Salary Range: $185,000 to $205,000 per year

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

Benefits and Perks:We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire. Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off. We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.