Design Associate

About the role

The Work LAUSD's Asset Management group supports the planning, design, and construction of educational facility projects across the District. As a Design Associate, you support the Planning and Development staff.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret architectural, engineering, and planning documents
• Review plans against LAUSD standards and federal, state, and local codes
• Keep the paperwork that moves projects forward complete and accurate
• Support the management of architectural-engineering contracts and services
• Review and prepare internal documentation for approval by other District branches (A/E contracts, A/E invoices)
• Collect and organize data for studies, reports, and presentations
• Maintain project files with current technical information
• Coordinate project activities with District branches including Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance and Operations, the Furniture and Interiors Group, Project Execution, and Local Districts
• Take part in community outreach for District building projects

Requirements

• 5 years of full-time professional experience in an architecture and design setting
• 3 of those years in the design, planning, and construction of educational facilities or a similar public agency
• A bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or planning (required for this role)
• Working knowledge of ADA, California Title 24, CalGreen, fire and energy codes, and Division of the State Architect and California Department of Education requirements
• Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Revit skills
• Accurate calculations and surveys, clear writing, and the ability to juggle multiple assignments
• Preferred DSA submittal and backcheck exposure
• Experience with planning studies and field investigations on occupied campuses