Design Manager - CM-DM-0224-07

Job Title : Design Manager (Asset Management) - Education

Who We Are : DLR Planning is a Women and Minority-owned CM / PM firm working in both the public and private sectors. We specialize on mega projects such as large event venues, infrastructure, and education. Established in 2015, we have a great company culture, strong project pipeline and high ceiling for personal growth.

Position Overview : We are currently looking for ten dedicated individuals to join our team in the role of Design Manager (Asset Management). The Design Manager position entails overseeing and managing educational K-12 design activities for the School Upgrade Programs and critical repair projects. The role involves planning, directing, and coordinating design processes, project management from conception to approval, architect selection, guidance provision, and design review to ensure compliance with our clients (LAUSD) standards. The Design Manager plays a pivotal role in community engagement, coordination with various District departments, and ongoing education development for effective collaboration with architects and contractors. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in facilities design and a bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering. Additionally, holding a valid certificate of registration as an Architect or Professional Engineer is preferred. If you have design manager experience, background, and skills required, we encourage you to apply for these positions.

Deadline : Please submit application ASAP, no later than 3 / 12 / 23

Location : Los Angeles, CA (In-Person)

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from DLR PLANNING, LLC is required.

This is an on-site, long-term job. You must be located in Southern California. NO relocation funds, and NO per diem.

Key Responsibilities :

• Plans, organizes, and directs the design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects. Functions 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).
• Manages, develops, and coordinates the districts design process for the Facilities Planning and Development Division to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental and legal requirements.
• Manages multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and District personnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff to Project Execution.
• 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 firms 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.
• Ensures that decisions are made in a timely manner.
• Ensures that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets legal requirements.
• Reviews design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget recommends architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified architectural firms.
• Participates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects design within the community coordinates with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the district.
• Develops continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and share-up-to-date information on working with architects and contractors.
• Coordinates 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.

Note : This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs.

Minimum Requirements :

Required Experience :

Required Education :

Preferred Licenses and Certificates :

Benefits : Salary Range : $166K

We appreciate your interest in this position and thank all applicants for their submissions. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $166,000