Vanir · 16 hours ago
Design Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expVanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management and real estate development. The Design Manager plans, organizes, and directs all design-related activities for College campus capital projects, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the design phases.
Building MaterialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the full design life-cycle for Campus Projects, from initial planning through close-out and DSA certification, ensuring compliance with DSA guidelines and bulletins, approved programming and project criteria documents, applicable building codes, project schedules and budgets, District design and construction standards, District policies and procedures, and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Provide pre-construction and phase management services, including quality reviews and implementation of established policies and procedures
Serve as the primary point of contact between the CPT and the Design Team to facilitate effective coordination, communication, and issue resolution
Collaborate with CPT members, design consultants, and District stakeholders to define project scope, resolve design-related issues, and ensure stakeholder expectations are clearly understood and addressed
Manage, develop, and oversee the design process to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant production, review, and approval of all design deliverables, including adherence to program, project, and schedule requirements
Perform comprehensive QA/QC reviews of plans, specifications, schedules, cut sheets, and other design documents to ensure quality, constructability, coordination, clarity, and compliance with project requirements
Provide architects and consultants with clear, consistent direction regarding project goals and objectives, District standards, site requirements, schedules, and budgets
During construction, review and provide comments on DSA Construction Change Directives (CCDs) to ensure completeness, compliance, and consistency with approved design intent
Guide the Design Team through the DSA review and approval process, evaluate and report on the cost, schedule, and scope impacts of design changes, and manage DSA box submittals
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a closely related field
Minimum of 10 years of full-time professional experience managing facilities design or planning and coordinating capital improvement projects. Experience must include overall design management, contract administration, cost estimating, and project scheduling
At least 5 years of experience must be in the design, planning, and construction of educational facilities or similar public agency projects, including work requiring DSA or OSHPD/HCAi certification
Preferred
Strong working knowledge of DSA requirements, including applicable provisions of the California Public Contract Code and regulations governing DSA plan review and approvals
Demonstrated experience managing the design of major K–14 or higher education facilities
Familiarity with sustainable design principles and their application in public sector projects
Understanding of risk management principles, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks
Experience with scope definition, scope control, and coordination across multiple project interfaces
Current and valid California architectural license issued by the California State Architectural Board
Current and valid Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Benefits
401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions
Life
AD&D and disability benefits
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Voluntary benefits
Teladoc
Pet insurance
Paid time off
National employee assistance program (EAP)
Employee referral program
Company
Vanir
With a legacy spanning 60 years, Vanir has established itself as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM), as well as real estate development.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dorene Dominguez
Chairman & CEO
Masood Mesbah, PhD, PE
Chief Operating Officer
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