Senior Design Manager - A/E Services

Element Consulting

$168K — $188K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 14 years of professional experience in facilities design and capital project management.
  • 4 years of experience specifically in educational facilities or public agencies.
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Preferred master's degree in architecture or engineering.
  • Valid Architect or Professional Engineer license in California is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple projects focused on seismic and critical repair initiatives.
  • Supervise a team of design and other professionals during design review stages.
  • Coordinate the District's design process for architectural and engineering services.
  • Oversee project interactions with architects and consultants for timely completion.
  • Ensure all building designs comply with LAUSD standards and educational requirements.
  • Select architectural firms based on qualifications and project needs.
  • Provide architects with clear direction on project goals, standards, and budgets.
  • Establish an efficient design review process for compliance with project objectives.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on education.
  • Engagement in meaningful projects that impact the community.
  • Opportunity to lead high-stakes design projects with significant public investment.
Full Job Description
Minimum Requirements
Required Experience:
  • 14 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
  • With excellent written and verbal communication skills
Required Education:
  • Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering
Preferred Education:
A master'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

Duties:
  • Manages multiple projects with particular emphasis on seismic, critical repair and retrofitprojects
  • Manages and supervises a team of design professionals and other professionals through the design review process
  • Manages, develops, and coordinates the District's design process for the A&E services to ensure that design 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 with regard to goals and objectives, standards, sites, schedules, and budgets 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 submitted to ensure project remains within budget
  • Monitors project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations and updates
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $168K-$188K

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