Hill International, Inc. · 5 days ago
Design Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $167K/yr
10+ years expHill International is seeking a Design Manager in Los Angeles, California. The role involves planning, organizing, and directing design activities for various projects, ensuring compliance with standards and managing multiple projects from conception to completion.
ConstructionHardwareIndustrial
Hiring Manager
Angie Hernández Talent Management Consultant
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, and directs the design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects. Functions as the lead design professional in the Design Department providing quality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinates with the Division of State Architects (DSA)
Manages, develops, and coordinates the District’s design process for the Facilities Planning and Development Division to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental and legal requirements
Manages multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and District personnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff to Project Execution
Oversees the building design process to ensure compliance with LAUSD’s standards and guidelines for the District by working with design professionals and various District administrators to ensure that new and modernized structures meet both educational and building standards requirements
Establishes and follows a process to identify and select the architectural firm best suited for each project based on the firms’ qualifications and ability to meet performance standards
Provides Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project
Establishes and follows an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the design meets the overall goals and objectives for the project, provides maximum value for dollars budgeted, and are appropriate and enduring to meet the functional needs of the District, the local community, and the environment
Ensures that decisions are made in a timely manner
Ensures that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets legal requirements
Reviews design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget
Recommends architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified architectural firms
Participates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects design within the community Coordinates with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the District
Develops continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and share-up-to-date information on working with architects and contractors
Coordinates project activities with other District 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
Minimum 10 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 educational facilities or similar public agencies
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Benefits
Legal Assistance
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Auto & Home Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holidays
401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Referral Program
Professional Certification Incentive Program
Hill University Learning and Development
Tuition Reimbursement
EAP
Years of Service Awards Program
Company
Hill International, Inc.
Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2022-08-16Acquired
2004-07-16IPO
Leadership Team
Michael Sokorai
Senior Vice President, Global Information Technology
Todd Cooper
Senior Vice President and Regional Manager, Mid-Atlantic
Recent News
2024-05-21
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