Design Manager - A/E Services

Element Consulting

$150K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of professional experience in facilities design or capital project coordination.
  • At least 4 years of experience in designing and constructing educational facilities or work with public agencies.
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering from a recognized institution.
  • Preferred: Valid Architect registration or Professional Engineer certification in California.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate the design process for A&E services to meet program, budget, and legal requirements.
  • Oversee multiple projects interaction with architects and consultants for timely completion.
  • Ensure compliance with LAUSD's standards in building design by working with various stakeholders.
  • Identify and select suitable architectural firms based on qualifications and performance.
  • Provide clear direction to architects on project goals, objectives, and budget constraints.
  • Establish and implement a design review process to align project outcomes with goals.
  • Monitor project planning and design status, reporting on findings and updates.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Supportive work environment focused on community impact.
Full Job Description
Duties:
  • Manages, develops, and coordinates the district's design process for the A&E Services to ensure that plans are within 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 of these projects
  • 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 to ensure that new and modernized structures meet both educational and building standards requirements
  • Establishes and follows a process to identify and select the architectural firm best suited for each project based on the firms' qualifications and ability to meet performance standards
  • Provides Architects with clear and consistent direction regarding goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project
  • Establishes and follows an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the design meets the overall goals and objectives for each project
  • Provides maximum value for dollars budgeted and are appropriate and enduring to meet the functional needs of the district, the local community, and the environment
  • Reviews design changes to ensure project remains within budget
  • Monitors project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations, and updates
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements
Required Experience:
  • Minimum 8 years full time paid professional experience managing the facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects that included the 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

Required Education:
  • Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering
Preferred Licenses and Certificates:
  • A 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
Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $150K-$170K

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