Design Manager – A/E Services

Requirement: Must live in or relocate to the Los Angeles, CA area.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years full-time paid professional experience managing facilities design, or planning and coordination of capital projects that included overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities.
• 4 years of this experience must be with the design, planning, and construction of educational facilities or similar public agencies.
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manages, develops, and coordinates the district's design process for A/E Services to ensure plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements.
• Manages multiple projects, including engineering repair and critical repair, through interaction with architects, consultants, and District personnel to ensure timely completion.
• Oversees the building design process to ensure compliance with LAUSD's standards and guidelines by working with design professionals and various District administrators.
• Establishes and follows a process to identify and select the architectural firm best suited for each project based on qualifications and ability to meet performance standards.
• Provides architects with clear and consistent direction regarding goals, objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project.
• Establishes and follows an effective and efficient design review process to ensure the design meets overall goals and objectives.
• Ensures maximum value for dollars budgeted and that designs are appropriate and enduring to meet the functional needs of the district, local community, and environment.
• Reviews design changes to ensure the project remains within budget.
• Monitors project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations, and updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.