Design Manager – Los Angeles, CA

CMTS LLC • Los Angeles, CA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

CMTS is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support educational facility improvement and modernization programs in Los Angeles, CA. This role serves as a lead design professional responsible for managing and coordinating capital project design activities from project conception through final design and handoff to project execution. The Design Manager will collaborate closely with architects, consultants, District personnel, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to ensure projects meet educational, operational, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements while maintaining compliance with District standards and Division of the State Architect (DSA) guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering
• Graduation from a recognized college or university
• Minimum 10+ years of professional experience managing facilities design or planning and coordination of capital improvement projects
• Minimum 5 years of experience in design, planning, and construction of educational facilities or similar public agency projects
• Experience managing overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and project scheduling activities
• Strong understanding of design development, construction documentation, and project delivery processes
• Knowledge of Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements and public agency standards
• Strong organizational, analytical, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with architects, consultants, contractors, District personnel, and community stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect issued by the California State Architectural Board
• Professional Engineer license issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct design activities for School Upgrade Programs and critical repair projects
• Serve as the lead design professional within the Design Department
• Provide quality review and implement design policies and procedures
• Coordinate and interface with the Division of the State Architect (DSA)
• Manage and coordinate the District’s design process to ensure projects meet functional, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements
• Manage multiple projects through interaction with architects, consultants, and District personnel from project conception through final review and handoff to Project Execution
• Oversee building design processes to ensure compliance with District standards, educational requirements, and building codes
• Establish and manage architectural firm selection processes based on qualifications and performance standards
• Provide architects with clear direction regarding project goals, schedules, budgets, and standards
• Establish and maintain effective design review processes to ensure projects provide maximum value and long-term functionality
• Ensure timely project decisions and approvals
• Ensure project documentation complies with legal and regulatory requirements
• Review design changes to verify projects remain within approved budgets
• Recommend architectural firm assignments from pre-qualified consultant lists
• Participate in community outreach and stakeholder engagement activities related to District projects
• Coordinate with professional staff and District departments supporting project design activities
• Develop and support continuing education opportunities, workshops, and seminars related to architecture, construction, and project delivery
• Coordinate project activities with Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance and Operations, School Occupancy Transitional Unit, Asbestos Technical Unit, and Local Districts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior