Design Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• 401(k) matching

About BORJ Construction Management, Inc.
Since its inception in 2002, BORJ Construction Management, Inc. (BORJ CM) has provided quality project and construction management services to a diverse range of public agencies. BORJ CM services a broad range of public agencies, educational, airports, and public works. BORJ CM is a goal-oriented and customer-driven independent consulting business, aimed at adding value and strength to our clients’ program teams by providing expertise in all phases of projects.

Duties

1. Assists Planning and Development staff by providing support services pertaining to the planning, design, and construction of educational facility projects 
2. Assists in performing routine procedural work related to management of Architectural/Engineering contracts and services, and preparing studies and presentations 
3. Reads and interprets architectural, engineering and planning documents 
4. Collects and organizes data for reports and presentations 
5. Assists in the preparation of reports and minor project research 
6. Updates and maintains project files with technical information 
7. Reviews plans and design/construction documentation for compliance with applicable LAUSD standard requirements and federal, state and local codes. 
8. Reviews and prepares internal documentation for completeness and approval by other District branches (i.e.: AE Contracts, AE invoices, etc.) 
9. Assists in coordinating project activities with other District organizational branches and departments (i.e.: Office of the Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance and Operations, Furniture + Interiors Group, Project Execution, Local Districts, etc.) in support of design and construction administration functions. 
10. Participates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects within the community 
11. Performs other related tasks required 

Minimum Requirement

Required Experience  

• A minimum of five (5) years full-time paid professional experience working in an architecture and design setting.
• Experience performing architectural, engineering, or planning design and coordination of design disciplines, conducting surveys and field investigations, and reviewing architectural, engineering, or planning drawings and documentation. 
• Three (3) years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agency 

Education

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or planning 

Knowledge/Skills

• Architectural, Engineering, or Planning terms, concepts, and symbols 
• Architectural characteristics of building materials and technical detailing 
• Research methods and techniques, including planning studies and surveys, determining variables, and developing sources of data 
• Basic record keeping methods • Software: Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Autocad, Revit 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. • Proficient in the use of computer database and related equipment 
• Analyze architectural/engineering/planning problems related to assigned educational facilities projects and recommend appropriate and feasible solutions. 
• Interpret federal, state, and local codes related to educational facilities 
• Possess knowledge of California Department of Education, Division of the State Architect, applicable building and engineering codes, fire codes, and energy codes. (i.e.: ADA, CA Title 24, CalGreen, etc.) 
• Make detailed and accurate calculations and surveys 
• Compile, interpret/analyze, and summarize data, and recognize the implications of complex documents 
• Has the ability to collaborate with other team members 
• Ability to multi-task 

Submission Instructions
• At a minimum, the candidate’s professional resume must include the following:
• List of all Educational Achievements
• List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
• List of Awards Received
• Detailed Employment History with each company or government agency including
• Name & Contact Information of the firm or agency,
• Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
• Positions Held
• List of Projects/Programs Managed including project value, location of assignment, roles and responsibilities and contribution to each project

Note: This position description may be revised as necessary.