Senior Design Manager

Vanir Construction Management•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$150,000 - $164,125

About The Position

About Vanir Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets. Job Description Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Plan, organize, and direct the design activities for the School Upgrade Program and criticalrepair projects. Function as the lead design professional in the Design Department providingquality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinate with theDivision of State Architects (DSA) Manage, develop, and coordinate the District's design process for the Facilities Planning andDevelopment Division to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary,environmental and legal requirements Manage multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and Districtpersonnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff toProject Execution Oversee the building design process to ensure compliance with LAUSD's standards andguidelines for the District by working with design professionals and various Districtadministrators to ensure that new and modernized structures meet both educational andbuilding standards requirements Establish and follow a process to identify and select the architectural firm best suited for eachproject based on the firm's qualifications and ability to meet performance standards Provide Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives,standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project Establish and follow an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the designmeets the overall goals and objectives for the project, providing maximum value for budgeteddollars and appropriate and sustainable in meeting the functional needs of the District, thelocal community, and the environment Ensure that decisions are made in a timely manner Ensure that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meetslegal requirements Review design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget Recommend architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualifiedarchitectural firms Participate in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding andacceptance of District building projects design within the community Coordinate with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the District Develop continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and shareup-to-date information on working with architects and contractors Coordinate project activities with other District organizational branches and departments suchas the Office of the Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance andOperations, School Occupancy Transitional Unit, Asbestos Technical Unit and Local Districts Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture orengineering (Master's degree in architecture or engineering is preferred) Fifteen (15) years full-time paid professional experience managing the facilities design, or theplanning and coordination of capital projects that includes the overall design, contractadministration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities 5 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of K-12educational facilities A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Boardor Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The Salary range for this position is $150,000 - $164,125. Benefits Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 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) and employee referral program. How to Apply If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com. VEVRAA Federal Contractor Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact Email: [email protected] Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations. We Participate in E-Verify #LI-JB1 Posted Salary Range USD $150,000.00 - USD $164,125.00 /Yr.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture orengineering (Master's degree in architecture or engineering is preferred)
Fifteen (15) years full-time paid professional experience managing the facilities design, or theplanning and coordination of capital projects that includes the overall design, contractadministration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities
5 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of K-12educational facilities
A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Boardor Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct the design activities for the School Upgrade Program and criticalrepair projects.
Function as the lead design professional in the Design Department providingquality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinate with theDivision of State Architects (DSA)
Manage, develop, and coordinate the District's design process for the Facilities Planning andDevelopment Division to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary,environmental and legal requirements
Manage multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and Districtpersonnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff toProject Execution
Oversee the building design process to ensure compliance with LAUSD's standards andguidelines for the District by working with design professionals and various Districtadministrators to ensure that new and modernized structures meet both educational andbuilding standards requirements
Establish and follow a process to identify and select the architectural firm best suited for eachproject based on the firm's qualifications and ability to meet performance standards
Provide Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives,standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project
Establish and follow an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the designmeets the overall goals and objectives for the project, providing maximum value for budgeteddollars and appropriate and sustainable in meeting the functional needs of the District, thelocal community, and the environment
Ensure that decisions are made in a timely manner
Ensure that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meetslegal requirements
Review design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget
Recommend architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualifiedarchitectural firms
Participate in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding andacceptance of District building projects design within the community
Coordinate with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the District
Develop continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and shareup-to-date information on working with architects and contractors
Coordinate project activities with other District organizational branches and departments suchas the Office of the Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance andOperations, School Occupancy Transitional Unit, Asbestos Technical Unit and Local Districts
Performs other duties as assigned