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Consertus · 14 hours ago

Design Manager

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $156K/yr

10+ years exp

Consertus is a global capital program management and advisory firm headquartered in Miami, Florida, focused on delivering smarter and more sustainable outcomes. They are seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee design activities for the Los Angeles Unified School District's School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects, ensuring compliance with standards and requirements throughout the design process.

Management Consulting

Responsibilities

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

Serve as the lead design professional providing quality review, implementing policies/procedures, and coordinating with the Division of the State Architect (DSA)

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

Manage multiple projects through interaction with architects, consultants, and District personnel from project conception through draft and 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/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 efficient design review process to ensure designs meet project objectives, provide maximum value for budgeted dollars, and are appropriate/enduring for the District, community, and environment

Ensure decisions are made in a timely manner

Ensure all project steps are documented and that documentation meets legal requirements

Review design changes to ensure the project remains within budget

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

Participate in community relations and outreach programs to build understanding and acceptance of District building project designs within the community

Coordinate with professional staff supporting the design function and across District departments/branches including (as applicable): Environmental Health & Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance & Operations, School Occupancy Transitional Unit, Asbestos Technical Unit, and Local Districts

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

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Facilities design managementEducational facilities designContract administrationCalifornia Architect LicenseCalifornia Professional Engineer LicenseCost estimatingScheduling activitiesProject management

Required

Minimum 10 years full-time paid professional experience managing facilities design, or planning and coordinating capital projects, including overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities

At least 5 years of the required experience must include the design, planning, and construction of educational facilities or work for similar public agencies

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

Preferred

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)