Sr. Design Manager

Morgner Construction Management Corp.; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgner Construction Management Corp. seeks a Design Manager for campus projects to lead the design process from planning through close-out and DSA certification, coordinating with CPT members, the Design Team and District stakeholders to meet project criteria and compliance.

The Design Manager will conduct QA/QC reviews of plans, specs and schedules, manage timely design deliverables, and guide the team through the DSA review process, including CCDs and submittals, to preserve design intent.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• QA/QC review of plans, specs, schedules and other design documents for quality, constructability and clarity.
• Coordinate and manage timely production, review and sign-off of design deliverables.
• During construction, review CCDs for completeness and compliance with design intent.
• Guide the Design Team through the DSA review process and manage DSABox submittals.

Skills

Design management

DSA knowledge

QA/QC processes

Stakeholder coordination

Review of construction documents

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or related field

Job description

and Specialty Consultants (Design Team). From planning to close-out and DSA certification, and at all key design milestones, the 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, Design Manager collaborates with other CPT 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 Design Manager is responsible for QAQC review of plans, specifications, cut sheets, schedules and other design documents for quality, constructability, coordination and clarity. The Design Manager manages the process for timely and compliant production, review and sign-off of design deliverables. During construction, the 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.