Design Manager - A/E Services

Owais Construction Group

$160K — $185K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least 8 years of experience in facilities design and managing capital projects.
  • 4 years of experience with educational or public agency facility design and construction.
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Preferred licensed Architect or Professional Engineer certification in California.
  • Demonstrated ability to oversee complex projects from design to execution.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate the district's design process for architectural and engineering services.
  • Lead multiple projects, ensuring timely completion through collaboration with architects and consultants.
  • Oversee adherence to LAUSD standards in building design and modernization projects.
  • Establish and implement a selection process for architectural firms based on qualifications and performance.
  • Provide clear directives to architects regarding project goals, schedules, and budgets.
  • Develop an effective design review process to align project outcomes with objectives.
  • Monitor ongoing projects and review changes to maintain budget compliance.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance


Position Description:
  • 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 Required Qualifications:
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


Compensation: $160,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Owais Construction Group

More Real Estate & Construction Jobs

Find similar Design Manager - A/E Services jobs: