Design Project Manager- K-12 Projects

Design Project Manager- K-12 ProjectsTurner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Design Manager responsible for overseeing medium to large sized school projects in Los Angeles.Essential Duties and 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 District's design process for the Facilities Planning and Development Division to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental and legal requirementsManages multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and District personnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff to Project ExecutionOversees 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 requirementsEstablishes 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 standardsProvides Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each projectEstablishes 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 environmentEnsures that decisions are made in a timely mannerEnsures that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets legal requirementsReviews design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budgetRecommends architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified architectural firmsParticipates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects design within the communityCoordinates with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the DistrictDevelops continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and share-up-to-date information on working with architects and contractorsCoordinates 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 assignedQualificationsMinimum 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 activities.5 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agencies.Required Education:Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering Preferred.Licenses and Certificates: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.Preferences: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.DSA Experience.Additional InformationThe salary range for this full-time role is $120k-$155k per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.