Senior Design Manager

Senior Design Manager

Job Locations


US-CA-Los Angeles

Job ID


2026-5269

Category


Architecture / Design

Type


Full-Time

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 critical
repair projects. Function as the lead design professional in the Design Department providing
quality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinate with the
Division of State Architects (DSA)
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Establish and follow 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
• 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 design
  meets the overall goals and objectives for the project, providing maximum value for budgeted
  dollars and appropriate and sustainable in meeting the functional needs of the District, the
  local 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 meets
  legal requirements
• Review design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget
• Recommend architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified
  architectural firms
• Participate in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and
  acceptance 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 share
  up-to-date information on working with architects and contractors
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture or
  engineering (master's degree in architecture or engineering is preferred)
• Fifteen (15) 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
• 5 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of K-12
  educational facilities
• 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

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

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Posted Salary Range

USD $149,125.00 - USD $164,125.00 /Yr.