Job DescriptionEssential Duties & Responsibilities:- 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 Qualifications:- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture or
engineering (master's degree in architecture or engineering is preferred) - 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 - 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
BenefitsVanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.
How to ApplyIf you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.
Posted Salary RangeUSD $149,125.00 - USD $164,125.00 /Yr.
