Senior Design Manager - Education Facilities & Seismic Projects

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

DLR Planning is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead the design teams on education facilities projects, with emphasis on seismic retrofit and critical repair work in Los Angeles. You will coordinate architects, engineers, and district staff to ensure plans meet program, budget, environmental, and legal requirements while adhering to LAUSD standards.

This on-site, long-term role requires 14+ years of experience in facilities design or capital project coordination, with CA architecture

Qualifications

• 14+ years of full-time professional experience in facilities design or planning and coordination of capital projects including design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling
• At least 4 years of this experience in the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise multiple education projects with emphasis on seismic, critical repair and retrofit work
• Coordinate design processes with Architects, consultants, and District personnel to ensure compliance with program, budget, environmental, and legal requirements
• Provide clear direction to Architects on goals, standards, schedule, and budget and manage the design review process
• Ensure designs meet LAUSD standards and guidelines for new and modernized structures
• Identify and select architectural firms based on qualifications and ability to meet performance standards
• Monitor project planning and design status and report findings and recommendations

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

Master's degree in Architecture or Engineering

CA Architect Registration or PE license

Job description

DLR Planning is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead the design teams on education facilities projects, with emphasis on seismic retrofit and critical repair work in Los Angeles. You will coordinate architects, engineers, and district staff to ensure plans meet program, budget, environmental, and legal requirements while adhering to LAUSD standards.

This on-site, long-term role requires 14+ years of experience in facilities design or capital project coordination, with CA architecture