Senior Design Manager – A/E Services

Minimum 14 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. At least 4 years must be in the design, planning, and construction of educational facilities or similar public agencies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering from a recognized college or university (required)
• Master’s degree in architecture or engineering (preferred)
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple projects with emphasis on seismic, critical repair, and retrofit initiatives
• Supervises a team of design professionals through the design review process
• Develops and coordinates the District’s design process for A&E services to ensure plans meet functional, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements
• Oversees engineering and critical repair projects through collaboration with architects, consultants, and District personnel to ensure timely completion
• Ensures compliance with LAUSD’s standards and guidelines for new and modernized structures by working with design professionals and administrators
• Establishes a process to identify and select architectural firms based on qualifications and performance standards
• Provides clear direction to architects regarding goals, objectives, standards, sites, schedules, and budgets for each project
• Implements an efficient design review process to ensure designs meet project goals and objectives
• Ensures maximum value for budgeted dollars while meeting the functional needs of the District, community, and environment
• Reviews design changes to keep projects within budget
• Monitors project planning and design status, reporting findings, recommendations, and updates
• Performs other duties as assigned

Pay

Salary range: $168,000–$188,000, dependent on education and experience.

About the Company

Element Consulting is a construction management company based in El Segundo, CA, dedicated to providing responsible and innovative solutions for project needs from inception to completion. The firm offers program, project, and construction management services.