Senior Design Manager (Planning)- Asset Management. Los Angeles, CA

O2EPCM, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the design and management of K-12 educational facilities. This role involves developing and coordinating standards, managing project design activities, and ensuring compliance with educational requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities design, project management, and a strong understanding of K-12 educational needs. Join a forward-thinking firm dedicated to innovative solutions and sustainable practices, where your expertise will significantly impact the educational landscape.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in managing facilities design and capital project coordination.
• 5 years of experience specifically in K-12 educational facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update standards and guidelines for educational facilities.
• Coordinate design activities and manage project deliverables.

Skills

Project Management

Facilities Design

K-12 Educational Facilities Planning

Contract Administration

Cost Estimating

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Master's Degree in Architecture

Continuing Education in Educational Facilities Planning

Tools

Architectural Design Software

Job description

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.

Salary Range: $148,000 - $157,000

Type: Full-Time

Employee Benefits:

NO PER DIEM. These are W2, long-term jobs with full benefits. NO relocation packages.

Duties:

1. Develops, coordinates and updates LAUSD’s standards and guidelines, including Educational Specifications, School Design Guide and space program templates.
2. Supports leadership with prioritizing capital projects and programs including data driven analysis, managing complicated prioritization methodologies, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
3. Meets with instructional staff, school sites, and architects to define facility attributes that will support and enhance the instructional programs.
4. Develops standards and guidelines to ensure that both new and modernized facilities meet educational requirements.
5. Coordinates with Furniture and Interiors Group to develop furniture and equipment solutions to meet educational needs.
6. Conducts post-occupancy assessments with instructional staff to determine necessary improvements or adjustments to District Standards.
7. Reviews and supports development of project space programs that align with District standard education specifications and respond to each school’s instructional needs.
8. Review project design deliverables and provide comments regarding the appropriateness of the space planning and the physical adjacencies.
9. Coordinates with California Department of Education (CDE) requirements. Supports review and submittal for CDE plan approval.
10. 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).
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Provides Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project.
14. Ensures that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets legal requirements.
15. Reviews design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget.
16. Recommends architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified architectural firms.
17. Develops continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and share updated information on working with architects and contractors.
18. Coordinates project activities with other District organizational branches and departments such as the Office of the Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance and Operations, School Occupancy Transitional Unit, Asbestos Technical Unit and Local Districts.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Required Experience:

1. 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.
2. 5 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of K-12 educational facilities.

Required Education:

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

Licenses and Certificates:

1. 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.
2. Accredited Learning Environments Planner (ALEP) designation.

Application Instructions

Please note, if you move forward in the submission process, you will be asked to provide the following:

• Most updated resume
• Certifications or Licenses obtained
• 3-4 Professional References
• Project List with values, dates, and company of any projects worked

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