Senior Design Manager

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Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With 40 years of industry experience, we foster a culture of learning, personal development, and well‑being while prioritizing work‑life balance and ethical business practices.

We’re currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Design Manager located in Los Angeles, CA.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, urban planning, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in architecture preferred.
• Continuing education and training specific to educational facilities planning preferred.

• 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.

• Fifteen (15) years full‑time paid professional experience managing facilities design or the planning and coordination of capital projects including overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• At least 5 years of this experience must be with the design, planning, and construction of K‑12 educational facilities.

• Develop, coordinate, and update LAUSD’s standards and guidelines, including Educational Specifications, School Design Guide, and space program templates.
• Support leadership with prioritizing capital projects and programs using data‑driven analysis, manpower prioritization methodologies, and presentation of recommendations.
• Meet with instructional staff, school sites, and architects to define facility attributes supporting instruction.
• Develop standards and guidelines ensuring new and modernized facilities meet educational requirements.
• Coordinate with Furniture and Interiors Group to develop furniture and equipment solutions to meet educational needs.
• Conduct post‑occupancy assessments to determine necessary improvements or adjustments to District Standards.
• Review and support development of project space programs aligning with District standard education specifications and school instructional needs.
• Review project design deliverables and provide comments on space planning and physical adjacencies.
• Coordinate with California Department of Education (CDE) requirements and support review and submission for CDE plan approval.
• Plan, organize, and direct design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects, serving as lead design professional in the Design Department.
• Manage, develop, and coordinate the District’s design process for the Facilities Planning and Development Division to ensure plans meet functional, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements.
• Establish a selection process for architectural firms based on qualifications and performance standards.
• Provide architects with clear direction regarding goals, objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation meeting legal requirements.
• Review design changes to maintain budget compliance.
• Recommend architectural firm assignments from a pre‑qualified list.
• Develop continuing education opportunities to share updated information on working with architects and contractors.
• Coordinate project activities with other District branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance and Operations, School Occupancy Transitional Unit, Asbestos Technical Unit, and Local Districts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• $ – $ annually

A bonus may be granted based on performance, utilization, attendance, tenure, and other non‑financial goals, at management’s discretion.

CMTS LLC offers 100% company‑paid medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life, and long‑term disability insurance coverage for employees.

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, nationality, age, disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or other protected characteristics under applicable law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy in all aspects of employment.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Construction