Senior Design Manager - Educational Facilities & Seismic

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 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