Senior Design Manager A/E

O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

O2EPCM, Inc. is seeking an experienced senior professional to oversee facilities design and capital project planning for seismic, repairs and modernization initiatives in Southern California.

The role requires leading design teams, coordinating A&E services, and ensuring compliance with district standards and applicable regulations. Candidates should have extensive experience in public facility projects, strong communication skills, and a track record of delivering projects on schedule and

Qualifications

• 14 years full-time professional experience managing facilities design or planning and coordination of capital projects including design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• 4 years of this experience must be with education facilities or similar public agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple projects with emphasis on seismic, critical repair and retrofit projects.
• Supervises a design team through the design review process.
• Coordinates design process for A&E services to meet program, budget, environmental and legal requirements.
• Oversees project interactions with Architects, consultants and District personnel to ensure timely completion.
• Ensures designs comply with LAUSD standards and building guidelines for educational facilities.
• Identifies and selects architectural firms based on qualifications and performance.

Skills

Facilities design management

Capital project planning

Contract administration

Cost estimating

Scheduling

Educational facilities experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional licensure: Architect or PE

Job description

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.

Employee Benefits

Duties

• 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

Required Experience

• 14 years 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
• 4 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agencies
• With excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required Education

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering
• Preferred Education: A master's degree in architecture or engineering
• 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

THIS POSITION IS ONSITE AND YOU MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF RESIDENCY IN SOUNTHERN CALIFORNIA TO BE CONSIDERED

NO PER DIEM. These are W2, long-term jobs with full benefits. NO relocation packages.

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