Specialist project management, engineering, and consulting firm delivering tailored solutions.
The Senior Design Manager plans, organizes, and directs design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects, acting as the lead design professional in the Design Department. This role provides quality review, implements policies and procedures, and coordinates with the Division of State Architects while managing the district’s design process to meet functional, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements.
Key duties include overseeing the building design process to ensure compliance with LAUSD standards, establishing selection procedures for architectural firms, providing clear direction on project goals, schedule, and budget, and maintaining an effective design review process that delivers maximum value and meets functional needs of the district and community. The manager also ensures timely decision‑making, proper documentation, budget adherence, and participation in community outreach and education initiatives.
Minimum requirements consist of at least 15 years of full‑time professional experience in facilities design and capital project coordination, with a minimum of 5 years focused on K‑12 educational facilities. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering, with a master's degree preferred, and possess a valid California architect registration or professional engineering license.
The compensation package includes health care (medical, dental, vision), a retirement plan with 401(k) matching, paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and public holidays, as well as short‑term and long‑term disability and life insurance coverage.