Senior Design Manager

Element Consulting, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in construction management is seeking a seasoned professional to lead design activities for educational facilities. This role involves overseeing the design process, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing multiple projects from conception to completion. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company aims to provide responsible solutions that meet community needs. If you have extensive experience in facilities design and a passion for enhancing educational environments, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience managing facilities design and capital projects.
• 5 years in design and planning of educational facilities.

Responsibilities

• Directs design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects.
• Manages the District’s design process ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

Project Management

Design Coordination

Budget Management

Community Relations

Contract Administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Master's Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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 and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget 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 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.
• 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:

• 15 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.
• Master’s degree in architecture or engineering is preferred.

Preferred Licenses and Certificates:

• 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 dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $150K-$170K.

Why Choose Element Consulting?

Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success.'