Design Manager - A/E Services

The Greenridge Group

$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering from a recognized college or university.
  • Minimum 8 years of full-time professional experience managing facilities design or capital projects.
  • Experience in design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling is required.
  • At least 4 years of experience in design, planning, and construction of educational facilities or similar public-agency projects.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate the design process to meet project requirements.
  • Handle multiple engineering and critical repair projects in collaboration with various stakeholders.
  • Oversee compliance with District standards in the building design process.
  • Provide clear direction to architects and design teams regarding project objectives.
  • Facilitate design reviews to achieve project goals.
  • Monitor design changes and assess their impact on budgets and requirements.
  • Keep stakeholders informed with updates and recommendations on project progress.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees; 50% for dependents.
  • Company-paid life insurance coverage up to $50,000.
  • Accrue up to 80 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, with increased accrual based on tenure.
  • 10 days of paid sick leave annually, exceeding the industry average.
  • 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, with an extra paid day off for your birthday.
  • 401(k) plan company match up to 4%.
  • Educational support for tuition, licenses, and professional certifications.
  • Referral bonus program of $5,000-$10,000 based on hire level.
  • Extra paid leave for jury duty, bereavement, and voting.
  • Additional paid days off when client offices are closed during holidays.
  • Laptop provided when necessary and a $100 monthly cell phone stipend for eligible roles.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Design Manager - A/E Services to support the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Facilities Services Division.

This position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced architecture, engineering, or facilities design professional with a strong background managing the planning, design, and coordination of complex capital improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and coordinate the design process to ensure projects meet program, budget, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage multiple projects, including engineering repair and critical repair projects, while coordinating with architects, consultants, engineers, and District personnel.
  • Oversee the building design process and ensure compliance with applicable District standards and guidelines.
  • Provide architects and design teams with clear direction regarding project goals, scope, standards, schedule, site requirements, and budget.
  • Coordinate and facilitate design reviews to ensure projects meet overall objectives.
  • Review proposed design changes and monitor their impact on project budgets and requirements.
  • Monitor project planning and design progress and provide updates, recommendations, and reports to project stakeholders.
  • Support the evaluation and selection of architectural firms based on qualifications and performance requirements.


Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering from a recognized college or university.
  • Minimum 8 years of full-time professional experience managing facilities design or planning and coordinating capital projects.
  • Experience must include responsibilities involving design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling.
  • At least 4 years of experience must involve the design, planning, and construction of educational facilities or similar public-agency projects.


Preferred Qualifications
  • California-registered Architect (RA), or
  • California-licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Benefits

We offer one of the most competitive benefit packages in the industry.

  • Medical, Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid monthly premiums for employees and 50% coverage for dependents under our company-sponsored plan*
  • Life Insurance: Company-paid coverage up to $50,000
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrues up to 80 hours per year with increased accrual based on tenure
  • Sick Leave: 10 days of paid sick leave annually - well above the average of 5-6 days offered by most firms
  • Holidays: 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a paid day off for your BIRTHDAY!!!
  • 401(k): Company match up to 4% (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%)
  • Education Support: Assistance with tuition, licenses, and professional certifications
  • Referral Bonus: Highest employee referral program of $5,000-$10,000 depending on level of hire
  • Extra Paid Leave: For jury duty, bereavement leave, and voting time for local/state/federal elections
  • Client Shutdown Days: Additional paid days off when client offices are closed
  • Equipment: Laptop provided as needed
  • Cell Phone Stipend: $100 monthly stipend for eligible roles


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