Senior Design Manager (Planning)

Element Consulting, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking construction management firm dedicated to innovative solutions in educational facilities. This role involves managing the design and planning of K-12 projects, ensuring they meet educational standards and community needs. You'll work closely with architects and instructional staff, leading the development of guidelines and coordinating capital projects. If you're passionate about enhancing educational environments and have extensive experience in facilities design, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community while working with a team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in managing facilities design and capital projects.
• 5 years of experience with K-12 educational facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and updates standards and guidelines for educational facilities.
• Coordinates with architects and staff to define facility attributes.
• Manages design activities for School Upgrade Program and critical repairs.

Skills

Project Management

Facilities Design

Capital Project Planning

Cost Estimating

Contract Administration

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Master’s Degree in Architecture

Continuing Education in Educational Facilities Planning

Job description

Minimum Requirements
Required Experience:

• Fifteen (15) years full time paid professional experience managing the facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects that includes the overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities
• 5 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of K-12 educational facilities

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, urban planning, or a related field.
• A master’s degree in architecture is preferred.
• Continuing education and training specific to educational facilities planning preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

• A valid 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.
• Accredited Learning Environments Planner (ALEP) designation.

Duties:

• Develops, coordinates and updates LAUSD’s standards and guidelines, including Educational Specifications, School Design Guide and space program templates.
• Supports leadership with prioritizing capital projects and programs including data driven analysis, managing complicated prioritization methodologies, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Meets with instructional staff, school sites, and architects to define facility attributes that will support and enhance the instructional programs.
• Develops standards and guidelines to ensure that both new and modernized facilities meet educational requirements.
• Coordinates with Furniture and Interiors Group to develop furniture and equipment solutions to meet educational needs.
• Conducts post-occupancy assessments with instructional staff to determine necessary improvements or adjustments to District Standards.
• Reviews and supports development of project space programs that align with District standard education specifications and respond to each school’s instructional needs.
• Reviews project design deliverables and provides comments regarding the appropriateness of the space planning and the physical adjacencies.
• Coordinates with California Department of Education (CDE) requirements. Supports review and submittal for CDE plan approval.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects. Functions as the lead design professional in the Design Department providing quality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinates with the Division of State Architects (DSA).
• Manages, develops, and coordinates the District’s design process for the Facilities Planning and Development Division to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental and legal requirements.
• Establishes and follows a process to identify and select the architectural firm best suited for each project based on the firms’ qualifications and ability to meet performance standards.
• Provides Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project.

Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $150K-$170K

Why Choose Element Consulting?

Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success.'