Senior Design Manager – A/E Services

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

Requirements

• 14 years full-time paid professional experience managing facilities design, or the 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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 particular emphasis on seismic, critical repair, and retrofit projects
• Manages and supervises a team of design professionals and other professionals through the design review process
• Manages, develops, and coordinates the District's design process for A/E services to ensure design plans meet 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 for the District 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, sites, schedules, and budgets 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
• Ensures maximum value for dollars budgeted while meeting 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