Senior Design Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

This position is being contracted by Destination Enterprises on behalf of LAUSD

Duties:
9.1 Manages multiple projects with particular emphasis on seismic, critical repair and retrofit
projects
9.2 Manages and supervises a team of design professionals and other professionals through the
design review process
9.3 Manages, develops, and coordinates the District’s design process for the A&E services to
ensure that design plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental and legal
requirements
9.4 Manages multiple projects, including engineering repair and critical repair, through interaction
with Architects, consultants, and District personnel to ensure timely completion of these
projects
9.5 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
9.6 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
9.7 Provides Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives,
standards, sites, schedules, and budgets for each project
9.8 Establishes and follows an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the
design meets the overall goals and objectives for each project
9.9 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
9.10 Reviews design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget
9.11 Monitors project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations and updates
9.12 Performs other duties as assigned
10. Minimum Requirements

Required Experience:
10.1 14 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
10.2 4 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational
facilities or similar public agencies
10.3 With excellent written and verbal communication skills
Required Education:
10.4 Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture or
engineering
Preferred Education:
10.5 A master's degree in architecture or engineering
Preferred Licenses and Certificates:
10.6 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