Senior Design Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the planning, design, and coordination of multiple K-12 capital improvement projects from concept through construction handoff.
• Plan, organize, and direct design activities for School Upgrade Program (SUP), modernization, and critical repair projects.
• Manage the District's design process to ensure projects align with educational programming, budget, schedule, environmental, legal, and operational requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify design risks, and resolve issues to maintain project schedules and milestones.
• Evaluate design changes and manage scope to maintain approved budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of professional experience managing facilities design or capital improvement projects, including design management, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• At least 5 years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of K-12 educational facilities.
• Experience managing multiple projects through all phases of design.
• Strong knowledge of architectural design, engineering coordination, construction documents, building systems, and project delivery.
• Thorough understanding of California Building Code, DSA requirements, ADA, and public-sector procurement.
• Experience working with school districts or public-sector capital improvement programs.
• Demonstrated leadership managing multidisciplinary teams while balancing scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer.
• LEED AP or other sustainability credentials.
• Experience with LAUSD, large K-12 bond programs, community college districts, or higher education capital programs.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Autodesk products, BIM, or similar design software.