Senior Design Manager - A/E Services

Cordoba Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Design Manager to lead design teams in the Education & Facilities Sector. This pivotal role entails managing critical repair and retrofit projects, ensuring compliance with design standards, and overseeing a talented team of design professionals. The ideal candidate will bring over 14 years of experience in facilities design, particularly in educational settings, along with exceptional communication skills. Join a dynamic firm that values innovation and collaboration, shaping the future of infrastructure in California while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Generous Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Well-being Benefits

Qualifications

• 14 years of experience in facilities design or capital project coordination.
• 4 years in educational facilities or public agencies required.

Responsibilities

• Manage design professionals through the design review process.
• Oversee multiple projects ensuring compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with architects and consultants for timely project completion.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Design Review Process

Seismic Design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Architecture

Master’s Degree in Engineering

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 & Facilities Sector. This position manages and supervises a team of design professionals and other professionals through the design review process on multiple projects with particular emphasis on seismic, critical repair, and retrofit projects. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 14 years full-time paid professional 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 (4 years of this experience in the design, planning, and construction of educational facilities or similar public agencies).

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 District standards and guidelines 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.

Qualifications

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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 100 percent onsite.
• Salary: $150,000 to $160,000

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering.

Preferred Education:

• Master’s degree in Architecture or Engineering.

Preferred Licenses and Certificates:

• 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.

Work Environment: Onsite

Location: Los Angeles, California.

Our Company

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition: Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence: With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being:

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.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: [phone].

Join Cordoba Corporation and be part of shaping California’s future!