Design Manager

School Upgrade Program Lead DesignerPlan, 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 requirementsManage multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and District personnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff to Project ExecutionOversee 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 requirementsEstablish 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 standardsProvide Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each projectEstablish 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 environmentEnsure that decisions are made in a timely mannerEnsure that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets legal requirementsReview design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budgetRecommend architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified architectural firmsParticipate in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects design within the communityCoordinate with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the DistrictDevelop continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and share up-to-date information on working with architects and contractorsCoordinate 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 DistrictsPerforms other duties as assignedMinimum 10 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 activities5 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agenciesGraduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineeringA 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 SurveyorsCompensation: $170,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year