Enterris Associates · 1 day ago
Design Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $200K/yr
15+ years expEnterris Associates is a trusted, full-service consulting firm specializing in program and project management, risk analysis and mitigation, claims support, compliance, and dispute resolution. The Senior Design Manager will lead design activities for critical projects, ensuring compliance with standards and coordinating with various stakeholders throughout the design process.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and direct the design activities for the 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 ensure compliance with state governing authorities such as DSA
Manage, develop, and coordinate the client’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 client personnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff to Project Execution
Oversee the building design process to ensure compliance with client’s standards and guidelines by working with design professionals and various client administrators to ensure that new and modernized structures meet both DSA 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 about 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 client, 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 client building projects design within the community
Coordinate with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the client
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 client’s 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
Qualification
Required
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
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering
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
Preferred
A master's degree in architecture or engineering is preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Company
Enterris Associates
Enterris Associates is a full-service consulting firm, focusing on program and project management, risk analysis and mitigation, claims, compliance, and dispute resolution for public sector and utility clients.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Samir Damle, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
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