Design Associate

Duties

• Assists Planning and Development staff by providing support services pertaining to the planning, design, and construction of educational facility projects
• Affords support in performing routine procedural work related to management of Architectural-Engineering contracts and services, and preparing studies and presentations
• Reads and interprets architectural, engineering and planning documents
• Collections and organizes data for reports and presentations
• Affords assistance in the preparation of reports and minor project research
• Updates and maintains project files with technical information
• Reviews plans and design/construction documentation for compliance with applicable LAUSD standard requirements and federal, state and local codes
• Reviews and prepares internal documentation for completeness and approval by other District branches (i.e.: AE Contracts, AE invoices, etc.)
• Affords assistance in coordinating project activities with other District organizational branches and departments (i.e.: Office of the Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance and Operations, Furniture + Interiors Group, Project Execution, Local Districts, etc.) in support of design and construction administration functions
• Participates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects within the community
• Performs other related tasks required

Minimum Requirements

• Required Experience: A minimum of five (5) years full-time paid professional experience working in an architecture and design setting
• Experience performing architectural, engineering, or planning design and coordination of design disciplines, conducting surveys and field investigations, and reviewing architectural, engineering, or planning drawings and documentation
• Three (3) years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agency

Required Education

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or planning

Knowledge/Skills

• Architectural, Engineering, or Planning terms, concepts, and symbols
• Architectural characteristics of building materials and technical detailing
• Research methods and techniques, including planning studies and surveys, determining variables, and developing sources of data
• Basic record keeping methods
• Software: Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Autocad, Revit
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in the use of computer database and related equipment

Salary

Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $105K-$130K

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.'