Senior Design Manager – A/E Services

Element Consulting, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Consulting is a construction management company based in El Segundo, CA, seeking an experienced leader to manage and coordinate complex facilities design and capital projects for the LAUSD. The role emphasizes seismic and retrofit projects, budget adherence, and compliance with district standards.

The ideal candidate has extensive design and project management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams to successful project completion in

Qualifications

• 14 years full-time paid professional experience in facilities design or planning and coordination of capital projects.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects with emphasis on seismic, critical repair and retrofit projects.
• Supervise a team of design professionals through the design review process.
• Coordinate the District’s design process for A&E services to ensure plans meet program, budget, environmental and legal requirements.
• Manage multiple projects with interaction with Architects, consultants and District personnel to ensure timely completion.
• Oversee the building design process to ensure compliance with LAUSD standards and guidelines.
• Identify and select architectural firms based on qualifications and performance.
• Provide Architects with clear direction on goals, standards, sites, schedules, and budgets.
• Establish and follow an efficient design review process to meet project goals.
• Provide maximum value for dollars budgeted and durable solutions for district and community.
• Review design changes to ensure projects remain within budget.
• Monitor planning and design status to report findings and updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering

Master's degree in architecture or engineering

Job description

Minimum Requirements

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 Boardor Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

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 firm’s 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

Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $168K-$188K

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.'