Senior Design Manager, Educational Facilities & Seismic

Pacifica Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifica Services is seeking an experienced Architect/Project Manager to lead the facilities design for educational and public agency projects in the Los Angeles area. You will manage seismic, critical repair, and retrofit initiatives, guiding a team of design professionals through reviews and approvals, and ensuring compliance with District standards and budgets.

Responsibilities include coordinating goals, schedules, and budgets while identifying the best architectural firms for each project,

Qualifications

• 14 years of full-time paid professional experience managing facilities design or planning and coordination of capital projects including design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling
• At least 4 years of this experience with 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 design process to ensure plans meet functional, budgetary, environmental and legal requirements
• Ensure projects meet LAUSD standards and guidelines for educational facilities
• Identify and select architectural firms based on qualifications and performance
• Provide clear direction on goals, standards, schedules, and budgets
• Maintain value for dollars budgeted and alignment with community needs
• Monitor planning and design status and report findings

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Design review

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering

Master's degree in architecture or engineering

Job description

Pacifica Services is seeking an experienced Architect/Project Manager to lead the facilities design for educational and public agency projects in the Los Angeles area. You will manage seismic, critical repair, and retrofit initiatives, guiding a team of design professionals through reviews and approvals, and ensuring compliance with District standards and budgets.

Responsibilities include coordinating goals, schedules, and budgets while identifying the best architectural firms for each project,