15+ years managing facilities design or capital project planning.
5 years specifically in K-12 educational facility design and construction.
Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering; master's preferred.
Valid Architect/Engineer registration in California.
Responsibilities
Direct design activities for educational upgrade and repair projects.
Ensure project alignment with budgetary, environmental, and legal standards.
Manage project lifecycle from conception through final handoff.
Oversee design compliance with district standards and guidelines.
Select and recommend architectural firms for projects based on qualifications.
Provide clear project direction to architectural teams.
Establish an effective design review process for project value and sustainability.
Benefits
Long-term contract opportunity.
Collaborative work environment in Los Angeles.
Involvement in community outreach related to school projects.
Professional development through seminars and workshops.
Direct influence on educational facilities design and standards.
Full Job Description
Overview:
Position: Senior Design Manager
Location: Los Angeles CA.
Work Location: In Office/on-site
Contract: Long Term
Duties:
Plan, organize, and direct the design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects. Function as the lead design professional in the Design Department providing quality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinate with the Division of State Architects (DSA)
Manage, develop, and coordinate the District's design process for the Facilities Planning and Development Division to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental and legal requirements
Manage multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and District personnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff to Project Execution
Oversee 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
Establish and follow a process to identify and select the architectural firm best suited for each project based on the firm's qualifications and ability to meet performance standards
Provide Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project
Establish and follow an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the design meets the overall goals and objectives for the project, providing maximum value for budgeted dollars and appropriate and sustainable in meeting the functional needs of the District, the local community, and the environment
Ensure that decisions are made in a timely manner
Ensure that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets legal requirements
Review design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget
Recommend architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified architectural firms
Participate in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects design within the community
Coordinate with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the District
Develop continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and share up-to-date information on working with architects and contractors
Coordinate project activities with other District organizational branches and departments such as the Office of the Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance and Operations, School Occupancy Transitional Unit, Asbestos Technical Unit and Local Districts
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Required Experience:
Fifteen (15) years full-time paid professional experience managing the facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects that includes the overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities
5 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of K-12 educational facilities
Required Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering
A master's degree in architecture or engineering is 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
