Senior Design Manager - Higher Education

STV Construction Incorporated; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education

Job summary

STV is seeking a Senior Design Manager for the Campus Project team in California. You will interface with Design Consultants and Specialty Consultants, guiding design from planning through DSA certification to close-out while ensuring compliance with codes, district standards, and project schedules.

Lead QAQC reviews of plans, specs, cut sheets, and schedules for clarity and constructability. Coordinate with the Design Team to address design-related issues, oversee timely sign-off of design

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in design and/or design management.
• 5 years of the foregoing 10 years must be with projects requiring DSA or OSHPD Certification.
• BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• QAQC review of plans, specifications, cut sheets, schedules and other design documents for quality, constructability, coordination, and clarity.
• Coordinate design deliverables and manage sign-off of design documents.
• Review CCDs and guide the Design Team through the DSA review process during construction.

Skills

Design management

DSA/OSHPD experience

QA/QC oversight

Education

BA/BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or related field

Architect Registration or PE license (CA)

Job description

The Senior Design Manager is the Campus Project team’s primary interface with the Design Consultants and Specialty Consultants (Design Team). From planning to close‑out and DSA certification, and at all key design milestones, the Senior Design Manager proactively coordinates, manages and monitors the design process to ensure that Campus projects are designed, constructed and completed in compliance with DSA guidelines and bulletins, programming and project criteria documents, building codes, the District’s schedules and budgets, the District’s standards for design and construction, the District’s policies, rules and regulations and the requirements of the SOP. The Senior Design Manager collaborates with other Campus Project team members, the Design Team and District stakeholders to define the scope of Campus Projects, resolve design‑related issues, and address the expectations of District stakeholders. The Senior Design Manager is responsible for QAQC review of plans, specifications, cut sheets, schedules and other design documents for quality, constructability, coordination, and clarity. The Senior Design Manager manages the process for timely and compliant production, review and sign‑off of design deliverables. During construction, the Senior Design Manager reviews and provides comments to the Design Team on DSA construction change directives (CCDs) for completeness and compliance with design intent, guides the Design Team through the DSA review process, evaluates and reports on the impacts of design changes, and manages DSABox submittals.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in design and/or design management.
• 5 years of the foregoing 10 years of experience must be with projects requiring DSA or OSHPD Certification
• BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of DSA requirements and relevant provisions of the California Public Contract Code, as well as regulations and requirements governing DSA submissions.
• Experience in design and design management of major K-14 or higher education projects.
• Understanding of Sustainable Design Principles.
• Understanding of risk management principles and the risk management process.
• Understanding of scope definition and scope interface.
• A current and valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or as a Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Compensation Range

$196,118.41 - $224,135.33

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and excited paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.