Design Manager - San Diego

About the role

Established Construction Management firm seeking highly motivated and experienced Design Manager for our education project.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects.
• Functions as the lead design professional providing quality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinates with the Division of State Architects (DSA).
• Manages, develops, and coordinates the district's design process for the Facilities Planning and Development Division to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements.
• Manages multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and district personnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff to Project Execution.
• Oversees the building design process to ensure compliance with college’s standards and guidelines for the district by working with design professionals and various district administrators to ensure that new and modernized structures meet both educational and building standards requirements.
• Establishes and follows a process to identify and select the architectural firm best suited for each project based on the firms’ qualifications and ability to meet performance standards.
• Provides Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project.
• Establishes and follows an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the design meets the overall goals and objectives for the project, provides maximum value for dollars budgeted, and are appropriate and enduring to meet the functional needs of the district, the local community, and the environment.
• Ensures that decisions are made in a timely manner.
• Ensures that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets legal requirements.
• Reviews design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget.
• Recommends architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified architectural firms.
• Participates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of the district's building projects design within the community.
• Covers development of continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and share-up-to-date information on working with architects and contractors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years full time paid professional experience managing the facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects that includes the overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities.
• 5 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.
• 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 preferred.

Qualifications

• Driven professional looking to build skills while building a better world.

Skills

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with educational facility design and construction.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and regulations.
• Proficiency in project management software.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Competitive salary for professionals who are passionate about serving their clients.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate project demands.