Senior Design Manager - Planning

PMCS Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead the planning and design of educational facilities in Los Angeles. This pivotal role involves ensuring that all projects meet the highest standards of functionality and safety, directly influencing the learning environments for students. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will manage critical capital projects, develop project standards, and work closely with various stakeholders, including architects and educational staff. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on public education infrastructure.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 15+ years in facilities design or capital project planning.
• 5+ years in designing K-12 educational facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update LAUSD’s standards and guidelines.
• Coordinate with various District branches and departments.

Skills

Facilities Design

Capital Project Planning

Contract Administration

Cost Estimating

Scheduling Activities

Educational Facilities Planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Master’s Degree in Architecture

Job description

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Base pay range

$177,000.00/yr - $188,000.00/yr

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Job Title: Senior Design Manager (Planning)

Salary Range: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time

About PMCS Group:

PMCS Group is a leading provider of project management and consulting services. We are currently working with our client, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), to deliver exceptional planning and design management for K-12 educational facilities. We are seeking a Senior Design Manager (Planning) to lead and manage the design and planning of critical capital projects, ensuring that facilities meet the highest standards of functionality, safety, and educational requirements.

Required Experience:

• 15+ years of full-time professional experience in facilities design or capital project planning, including design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities.
• At least 5 years of experience in the design, planning, and construction of K-12 educational facilities.
• Strong experience in developing and coordinating project standards, guidelines, and space programs for educational facilities.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, urban planning, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in architecture preferred.
• Continuing education or training specific to educational facilities planning is preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, coordinate, and update LAUSD’s standards and guidelines, including Educational Specifications, School Design Guide, and space program templates.
• Support leadership with prioritizing capital projects and programs using data-driven analysis, managing complicated prioritization methodologies, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Collaborate with instructional staff, school sites, and architects to define facility attributes that will support and enhance the instructional programs.
• Ensure that new and modernized facilities meet educational requirements and District standards.
• Coordinate with the Furniture and Interiors Group to develop furniture and equipment solutions that meet educational needs.
• Conduct post-occupancy assessments with instructional staff to determine necessary improvements to District standards.
• Review and provide feedback on project design deliverables, ensuring alignment with education specifications and appropriate space planning.
• Coordinate with California Department of Education (CDE) requirements and support the submittal process for CDE plan approval.
• Lead the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects, ensuring quality review, policy implementation, and coordination with the Division of State Architects (DSA).
• Develop and implement processes for selecting the best architectural firms based on qualifications, performance standards, and project needs.
• Provide clear direction to architects regarding goals, objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project.
• Ensure all project steps are documented, meeting legal requirements and project standards.
• Monitor design changes to ensure projects remain within budget.
• Coordinate activities with various District branches and departments such as Environmental Health and Safety, Maintenance and Operations, and Local Districts.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to have a direct impact on the future of educational facilities in Los Angeles. As a Senior Design Manager, you will help shape the learning environments of LAUSD’s students by managing projects that ensure both the quality and efficiency of our public education infrastructure.

If you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please apply now!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Project Management, and Design

• Industries

  Construction

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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