Element Consulting, Inc. · 5 months ago
Project Design Manager
Colton, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expElement Consulting, Inc. is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs. The Project Design Manager will oversee the planning, design, and pre-construction phases of school facilities projects, managing architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure compliance with educational specifications and regulatory requirements.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the design process for new construction, modernization, and renovation projects within the Bond Program
Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure compliance with District standards, educational specifications, DSA, and other regulatory requirements
Review and provide input on conceptual designs, schematic designs, design development, and construction documents to ensure quality, constructability, and alignment with project budgets and schedules
Facilitate stakeholder engagement meetings with District staff, school site representatives, and community members to incorporate feedback into project design
Collaborate with the Program/Project Controls team to monitor design budgets, schedules, and scope; recommend value engineering strategies to maintain fiscal responsibility
Manage the submission, review, and approval process with DSA and other authorities having jurisdiction
Ensure design documents integrate sustainable building practices and support long-term facility maintenance goals
Prepare reports, presentations, and updates for District leadership, the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, and the Board of Education
Support procurement activities, including the selection of architects, engineers, and consultants
Provide leadership, technical guidance, and problem-solving throughout the design and pre-construction phases
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required
Minimum of 7 years of experience in design and construction management, with at least 3 years managing school or public facility projects
Strong knowledge of California Building Codes, DSA requirements, and public school construction standards
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders effectively
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences
Strong skills in project planning, budget management, and schedule control
Ability to lead collaborative design processes and achieve consensus among diverse stakeholders
Proficiency with project management software, MS Office, and design-related tools
Preferred
Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer in California preferred
Experience with K-12 school construction and DSA processes strongly preferred
Company
Element Consulting, Inc.
Bringing the Right Elements Together for our Clients’ Success Element Consulting, Inc.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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