Construction Design Associate

CLMI Group, LLC•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$125,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

CLMI Group is looking for passionate construction and program management professionals to join our team! We value ambition, dedication, and innovation, and believe in building a network of talented individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. This position involves assisting Planning and Development staff by providing support services pertaining to the planning, design, and construction of educational facility projects. The role includes performing routine procedural work related to the management of Architectural-Engineering contracts and services, and preparing studies and presentations. The Design Associate will be responsible for reading and interpreting architectural, engineering, and planning documents, collecting and organizing data for reports, and updating project files with technical information. A key aspect of the role is reviewing plans and documentation for compliance with LAUSD standards and relevant codes, as well as preparing internal documentation for approval. The position also requires coordinating project activities with various District branches and departments, and participating in community relations to foster understanding and acceptance of District building projects. Other related duties as required.

Requirements

A minimum of five (5) years of full-time paid professional experience working in an architecture and design setting.
Experience performing architectural, engineering, or planning design and coordination of design disciplines, conducting surveys and field investigations, and reviewing architectural, engineering, or planning drawings and documentation.
Three (3) years of the above experience must be with the design, planning, and construction of educational facilities or a similar public agency.
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or planning.
Working knowledge of architectural, engineering, or planning terms, concepts, and symbols.
Familiarity with architectural characteristics of building materials and technical detailing.
Knowledge of research methods and techniques, including planning studies and surveys, determining variables, and developing sources of data.
Basic record-keeping methods.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Revit.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in the use of computer databases and related equipment.
Ability to analyze architectural/engineering/planning problems related to assigned educational facilities projects and recommend appropriate, feasible solutions.
Ability to interpret federal, state, and local codes related to educational facilities.
Working knowledge of California Department of Education and Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements, and applicable building, fire, and energy codes (i.e., ADA, CA Title 24, CalGreen, etc.).
Ability to make detailed and accurate calculations and surveys.
Ability to compile, interpret/analyze, and summarize data, and recognize the implications of complex documents.
Ability to collaborate with other team members.
Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

Assist Planning and Development staff by providing support services pertaining to the planning, design, and construction of educational facility projects.
Assist in performing routine procedural work related to management of Architectural-Engineering contracts and services, and in preparing studies and presentations.
Read and interpret architectural, engineering, and planning documents.
Collect and organize data for reports and presentations.
Assist in the preparation of reports and minor project research.
Update and maintain project files with technical information.
Review plans and design/construction documentation for compliance with applicable LAUSD standards and federal, state, and local codes.
Review and prepare internal documentation for completeness and approval by other District branches (i.e., A/E Contracts, A/E invoices, etc.).
Assist in coordinating project activities with other District organizational branches and departments (i.e., Office of Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance and Operations, Furniture + Interiors Group, Project Execution, Local Districts, etc.) in support of design and construction administration functions.
Participate in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects within the community.
Perform other related duties as required.