Description
design lead
design review
project management
compliance oversight
firm selection
community outreach
The role serves as the lead design professional in the Design Department, planning, organizing, and directing design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects, while interfacing with the Division of State Architects.
The incumbent manages the District’s design process to ensure compliance with functional, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements, oversees building design compliance with LAUSD standards, and establishes processes for selecting architectural firms and conducting design reviews that deliver maximum value and meet community and environmental goals.
Additional duties include coordinating with various district units, leading community outreach, documenting all project steps to satisfy legal standards, and creating continuing‑education opportunities for staff and contractors.
- Lead design activities for school upgrades and critical repairs, serving as primary design professional.
- Direct the District’s design process to meet functional, budgetary, environmental, and legal criteria.
- Manage multiple projects from conception through final review and handoff, coordinating architects, consultants, and staff.
- Ensure building designs comply with LAUSD standards and educational requirements.
- Select and assign qualified architectural firms based on performance standards.
- Provide architects with clear guidance on goals, standards, site, schedule, and budget.
- Implement an efficient design review process to maximize value and meet district and community needs.
- Make timely decisions and maintain comprehensive legal documentation for all project steps.
- Review design changes to keep projects within budget.
- Participate in community outreach to foster understanding of district building projects.
- Coordinate with internal teams such as Environmental Health and Safety, Maintenance, and Asbestos Technical Unit.
- Develop and deliver continuing‑education seminars and workshops for architects and contractors.
Requirements
15+ years
educational
bachelor's
master's
ca architect
pe license
Candidates must have at least 15 years of full‑time facilities design experience—including five years in educational facilities—hold a bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering (master’s preferred), and possess a valid California architect or professional engineer license; salary ranges from $175K to $195K.
- Require 15 + years of professional facilities design experience, including 5 years with educational facilities.
- Require a bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering; master’s preferred.
- Must hold a California Architect Registration Certificate or Professional Engineer license.
Benefits
- Salary range $175K–$195K, based on education and experience.
Training + Development
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