Duties:- Assists Planning and Development staff by providing support services pertaining to the planning, design, and construction of educational facility projects
- Assists in performing routine procedural work related to management of Architectural- Engineering contracts and services, and preparing studies and presentations
- Reads and interprets architectural, engineering and planning documents
- Collects and organizes data for reports and presentations
- Assists in the preparation of reports and minor project research
- Updates and maintains project files with technical information
- Reviews plans and design/construction documentation for compliance with applicable LAUSD standard requirements and federal, state and local codes.
- Reviews and prepares internal documentation for completeness and approval by other District branches (i.e.: AE Contracts, AE invoices, etc.)
- Assists in coordinating project activities with other District organizational branches and departments (i.e.: Office of the Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance and Operations, Furniture + Interiors Group, Project Execution, Local Districts, etc.) in support of design and construction administration functions.
- Participates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects within the community
- Performs other related tasks required.
10. Minimum Requirements
Required Experience:- A minimum of five (5) years full-time paid professional experience working in an architecture and design setting.
- Experience performing architectural, engineering, or planning design and coordination of design disciplines, conducting surveys and field investigations, and reviewing architectural, engineering, or planning drawings and documentation.
- Three (3) years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agency
Required Education:- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or planning
Knowledge/Skills:- Architectural, Engineering, or Planning terms, concepts, and symbols
- Architectural characteristics of building materials and technical detailing
- Research methods and techniques, including planning studies and surveys, determining variables, and developing sources of data
- Basic record keeping methods
- Software: Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Autocad, Revit
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of computer database and related equipment
- Analyze architectural/engineering/planning problems related to assigned educational facilities projects and recommend appropriate and feasible solutions.
- Interpret federal, state, and local codes related to educational facilities
- Possess knowledge of California Department of Education, Division of the State Architect, applicable building and engineering codes, fire codes and energy codes. (i.e.: ADA, CA Title 24, CalGreen, etc.)
- Make detailed and accurate calculations and surveys
- Compile, interpret/analyze, and summarize data, and recognize the implications of complex documents
- Has the ability to collaborate with other team members
- Ability to multi-task
Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $105K-$130K
