Design Manager Job at Society for Conservation Biology in Los Angeles

The Design Manager at the Society for Conservation Biology in Los Angeles will oversee design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects. Responsibilities include managing the design process, ensuring compliance with standards, coordinating with architects and consultants, and participating in community outreach. The role requires effective project management, quality review, and adherence to budgetary and legal requirements.
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 assignedJob DescriptionJob DescriptionDuties: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 assignedMinimum RequirementsRequired Experience:Minimum 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 agenciesRequired Education:Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Architecture or EngineeringPreferred 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 SurveyorsCompany DescriptionYang Management, Inc., a full service Construction and Project Management firm, is currently seeking various positions for projects in Southern California. Ideal applicants will have advanced knowledge and experience within the construction industry and past success on both vertical and transit projects.Company DescriptionYang Management, Inc., a full service Construction and Project Management firm, is currently seeking various positions for projects in Southern California. Ideal applicants will have advanced knowledge and experience within the construction industry and past success on both vertical and transit projects.Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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