Senior Design Manager : Los Angeles, CA

Senior Design Manager

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

$/yr - $/yr

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

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.

A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Board or a Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

• 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 coordination 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 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.
• Establish and follow a process to identify and select the architectural firm best suited for each project.
• Provide Architects with clear and consistent direction regarding goals, objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project.
• Establish an effective design review process to ensure that the design meets overall project goals and maximizes value.
• Ensure that decisions are made in a timely manner.
• Document all project steps to meet legal requirements.
• Review design changes to keep the project within budget.
• Recommend architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre‑qualified firms.
• Participate in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of district building projects design within the community.
• Coordinate with professional staff who support the design function for the district.
• Develop continuing education opportunities for architects and contractors.
• Coordinate project activities with other district organizational branches and departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.