Design Manager

Description:

• Manages, develops, and coordinates the district’s 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 LAUSD’s 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 firms’ qualifications and ability to meet performance standards
• Provides Architects with clear and consistent direction regarding 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 each 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 to ensure project remains within budget
• Monitors project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations, and
  updates
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering
• 8 years full time paid professional experience managing the facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects that included the overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities