Design Manager AE - M&O

About Us

Triangle DeCon Services Inc. is a boutique full-service real estate advisory firm with a focus on project development and construction management for private developers and public organizations in Southern California. We are a young, energetic, ethical, professional, knowledgeable, customer-centric, and multilingual team delivering value to our clients and building trust. Our team includes licensed Professional Engineers (PE), certified Project Management Professionals (PMP), certified professionals with the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), licensed General Building Contractors, and other industry designations.

We provide entitlement, development, design, procurement, construction management, project management, expert witness, and litigation support services for various building types. Our experienced team has successfully delivered facilities for public school districts, college districts, universities, commercial developers, hospitality owners, multinational CM/PM consultants, and other valued clients.

About the Role

This is a full-time position with the Los Angeles Unified School District. The ideal candidate is an experienced architectural or engineering professional with a strong background managing the design and planning of capital improvement projects, preferably for K-12 educational facilities or other public agencies. They should have extensive experience overseeing architects, consultants, budgets, schedules, contract administration, and design reviews while ensuring compliance with building codes, DSA requirements, and District standards.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with excellent communication and organizational skills who can successfully manage multiple projects and coordinate with diverse stakeholders to deliver high-quality, cost-effective facility designs.

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 to meet educational and building standards.
• 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 for each project.
• Provides maximum value for dollars budgeted and ensures 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of full-time paid professional experience managing facilities design or the planning and coordination of capital projects, including 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.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering.

Preferred Licenses and Certificates

• 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.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance