14 years of professional experience in facilities design or capital project management.
4 years of experience in designing and constructing educational facilities or with public agency projects.
Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering from an accredited institution.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
Manage multiple seismic and critical repair projects effectively.
Supervise a team of design professionals during the design review process.
Develop and coordinate the design process for architectural and engineering services.
Collaborate with architects and consultants to ensure timely project completion.
Ensure building designs comply with LAUSD standards and educational requirements.
Select the architectural firm best suited for each project based on qualifications.
Provide clear direction to architects regarding project goals, standards, and budgets.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Engagement in impactful projects that serve the community.
Collaborative work environment with design professionals.
Contributions to educational improvements through facility design.
Full Job Description
Duties:
Manages multiple projects with particular emphasis on seismic, critical repair and retrofit projects
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 foreach 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
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 Boardor Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
