What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architectural Design Manager - School Construction and Renovation Projects - Owners Team position at DACM Project Management, Inc?
Position Title :
Design Manager (School Construction and Renovation Projects) – Owners Team
Client / Program :
Los Angeles Unified School District – Project Execution
Position Location : Los Angeles Area
Position Start Date :
Approximately March to April
Salary $202,000 to $208,000 per year as a full-time employee, plus full company benefits, including 10 paid vacation days, 11 paid holidays, and 5 paid sick days.
Company medical insurance and 401K plan
DACM Project Management, Inc. is a full-service program and project construction management company established in 1987.
Position Overview :
The successful candidate for this position will be assigned to the LAUSD Facilities Program
Position Functions :
1. 1. Plan, organize, and direct the design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects. Function as the lead design professional in the Design Department providing quality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinates with the Division of State Architects (DSA)
2. 2. Manage, develop, and coordinate the District’s design process for the Facilities Planning and Development Division to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental and legal requirements
3. 3. Manage multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and District personnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff to Project Execution
4. 4. Oversee 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
5. 5. Establish and follow 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
6. 6. Provide Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project
7. 7. Establish and follow 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
8. 8. Ensure that decisions are made in a timely manner
9. 9. Ensure that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets legal requirements
1010. Review design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget
11.11. Recommend architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified architectural firms
1212. Participate in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects design within the community Los Angeles Unified School District.
1313. Coordinate with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the District
1414. Develop continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and share-up-to-date information on working with architects and contractors
1515. Coordinate project activities with other District organizational branches and departments such as the Office of the Environmental Health and Safety, A / E Design Services, Maintenance and Operations, School Occupancy Transitional Unit, Asbestos Technical Unit and Local Districts
Pe16. Perform other duties as assigned
Salary : $202,000 - $208,000
