Senior Design Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design activities for school upgrade and critical repair programmes.
• Oversee multiple capital projects from concept through to final design approval.
• Ensure designs meet programme requirements, budgets, schedules and regulatory standards.
• Cookordinate architects, consultants and internal stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Review designs to maintain quality and compliance with District standards and guidelines.
• Manage design reviews and ensure timely decision-making across projects.
• Review design changes to keep projects within approved budgets.
• Support the selection and appointment of architectural firms.
• Build positive working relationships with community groups and stakeholders.
• Cookordinate with departments including Environmental Health & Safety, Maintenance & Operations and Design Services.
• Encourage continuous learning by supporting seminars and professional development opportunities.
• Complete additional duties as required.

The Company

• PTO: 120 hours annually (vacation/sick time), accrual starts on day one, available after 30 days.
• Holidays: 8 paid holidays per year, including New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Insurance: 100% coverage for employee’s Medical, Dental, and Vision, with additional costs for dependents and enhanced plans (Kaiser and Anthem Blue Cross options).
• 401(k) Savings Plan: 100% match up to 3%, plus 50% of the next 2% (fully vested immediately).
• Professional Development: Up to $1,000 annually for license/certification renewals and qualifying education.
• Parking: Parking provided, up to $100/month if applicable.

The Person

• To be successful as our Senior Design Manager, you will have:
• At least 15 years' full-time professional experience managing facilities design or capital projects, including design management, contract administration, cost estimating and scheduling.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience delivering the design, planning and construction of K-12 educational facilities.
• A bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• A master's degree in Architecture or Engineering is desirable.
• Registration as a California Architect or Professional Engineer.
• Outstanding leadership, communication and project coordination skills.
• The ability to manage multiple complex projects while maintaining exceptional quality standards.