Apply on Employer Site

Consertus · 10 hours ago

Senior Design Manager

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$162K/yr - $171K/yr

15+ years exp

Consertus is a global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep human expertise with advanced digital tools to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. The Senior Design Manager will plan, organize, and direct design activities for the LAUSD’s School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects, serving as the District’s lead design professional.

Management Consulting

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects

Serve as the lead design professional in the Design Department providing quality review, implementation of policies/procedures, and coordination/interface with DSA

Manage, develop, and coordinate the District’s design process to ensure plans meet functional program, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements

Manage multiple projects through interaction with architects, consultants, and District personnel from project conception through draft/final review, approval, and handoff to Project Execution

Oversee the building design process to ensure compliance with LAUSD standards and guidelines, and that new/modernized structures meet educational and building standards requirements

Establish and follow a process to identify and select the architectural firm best suited for each project based on qualifications and ability to meet performance standards

Provide architects with clear and consistent direction regarding goals/objectives, standards, site constraints, schedule, and budget for each project

Establish and follow an effective and efficient design review process to ensure designs meet overall goals/objectives, provide maximum value for budgeted dollars, and are appropriate and sustainable for the District, community, and environment

Ensure decisions are made in a timely manner

Ensure all project steps are documented and documentation meets legal requirements

Review design changes submitted to ensure the project remains within budget

Recommend architectural firm assignments from an established list of pre-qualified architectural firms

Participate in community relations/outreach efforts to build understanding and acceptance of District building project designs

Coordinate with professional staff supporting the design function for the District

Develop continuing education opportunities (seminars/workshops) to share up-to-date information on working with architects and contractors

Coordinate project activities with other District branches/departments, including (as applicable): Office of Environmental Health & Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance & Operations, School Occupancy Transitional Unit, Asbestos Technical Unit, and Local Districts

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Facilities design managementK-12 educational facilitiesCalifornia Architect licenseCalifornia Professional Engineer licenseProject coordinationCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Minimum 15 years of 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 activities

A minimum of 5 years of the required experience must include 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

Valid California Architect license (Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Board) OR valid California Professional Engineer (PE) license (State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors)