Senior Design Manager - A/E Services - Education - CM-SDMAE-0826-27

DLR Planning LLC•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$196,000 - $205,000•Onsite

About The Position

DLR Planning is seeking a dedicated Senior Design Manager to join their team. This role involves managing and supervising a team through the design process of multiple educational facilities projects, with a particular focus on seismic, critical repair, and retrofit projects. The Senior Design Manager will oversee the Districts design process for A&E Services, ensuring that plans align with functional program, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements. The position is on-site in Los Angeles, CA, and is a long-term opportunity for individuals located in Southern California.

Requirements

14 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
4 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agencies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelors degree Architecture or Engineering
Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from DLR PLANNING, LLC is required.
Must be located in Southern California.

Nice To Haves

A masters 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

Responsibilities

Manages multiple projects with particular emphasis on seismic, critical repair and retrofit Projects
Manages and supervises a team of design professionals and other professionals through the design review process.
Manages, develops, and coordinates the districts design process for the A&E Services to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements
Manages multiple projects, including engineering repair and critical repair, through interaction with Architects, consultants, and District personnel to ensure timely completion of these projects.
Oversees the building design process to ensure compliance with LAUSDs 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 firm's 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.
Reviews design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget
Monitors project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations, and updates
Performs other duties as assigned