Senior Design Manager at Cumming Group in Los Angeles, California, United States | USD132,800-185,933 | Kablio

Role

Description

design lead

design management

compliance review

architect coordination

project documentation

community outreach

Lead design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects.
Serve as the lead design professional, providing quality reviews and coordinating with the Division of State Architects.
Manage the district’s design process to meet functional, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements.
Oversee projects from concept to final review and handoff, coordinating architects, consultants, and district personnel.
Ensure building designs comply with LAUSD standards and educational requirements.
Select and assign qualified architectural firms based on performance criteria.
Direct architects on project goals, standards, site constraints, schedule, and budget.
Implement an efficient design review process to maximize value, sustainability, and functional needs.
Document all project steps to satisfy legal and compliance requirements.
Review design changes to maintain budget alignment.
Participate in community outreach to promote project understanding and acceptance.
Coordinate with district support units such as Environmental Health and Safety, Maintenance, and Asbestos Technical Unit.
Develop and deliver continuing‑education seminars and workshops for staff.

Requirements

architecture

engineering

master’s

15+ years

k‑12

ca architect

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering, with a master’s degree preferred, and possess at least fifteen years of professional experience in facilities design and capital project management. Five of those years must involve the design, planning, and construction of K‑12 schools, and a California architect or professional engineer license is desirable.

Hold a bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering (master’s preferred).
Possess at least 15 years of facilities design and capital project management experience, including 5 years with K‑12 schools.
Preferred: California Architect registration or Professional Engineer license.

Benefits

The position offers a base salary ranging from $132,800 to $185,933, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, holidays, disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Since 1996

Founded in Southern California

The company began in 1996, initially providing cost estimates for a casino resort before expanding into a global consultancy.

Over 60 offices

Global presence worldwide

Through strategic acquisitions and expansions, the company now operates in over 60 offices across the globe.

$300B projects

Completed construction value

The company has successfully completed projects totaling over $300 billion in value.

Top 100 firms

ENR ranking

Consistently recognized as one of the top 100 construction management firms by ENR.

Specializing in high-stakes sectors like advanced manufacturing, healthcare, education, and themed entertainment, it manages projects from pre-planning through delivery.
Its expertise spans cost management, program/project oversight, scheduling, dispute resolution, energy solutions, and comprehensive project controls.
From airport terminals and hospitals to luxury resorts and semiconductor facilities, it delivers a wide range of high-profile projects.
Starting with one casino resort job, it expanded into a global consultancy by merging with boutique specialists across regions.
Today, it combines boutique agility with institutional scale, backed by private-equity investment, to tackle the world’s most complex construction challenges.

Culture + Values

Client Focus: "We listen to our clients and provide services and solutions that meet their needs."
Team Members: "We hire only the very best people… foster a strong, rewarding environment that promotes both professional and personal growth, and that fosters long‑term company loyalty."
Integrity: "We do the right thing, always."
Quality: "It is expected that each Cumming Group team member holds one another accountable for the quality our clients expect from us."

Environment + Sustainability

2.675 M kg CO₂e Total

Total GHG Emissions

Total emissions reported in 2022, covering Scope 1 (266 k kg CO₂e), Scope 2 (540 k kg CO₂e), and Scope 3 (1.87 M kg CO₂e).

22 DitchCarbon Score

Score of 22 on DitchCarbon, outperforming 92% of peers.

Net zero target aligned with global 2050 goal: committed to journey to net zero by 2050.
Provides enterprise Scope 1-3 GHG inventories and net zero carbon strategies.
Delivers ISO 14001 Environmental Management and ISO 50001 Energy Management implementation.
Performs whole-building carbon assessments, LCAs, LCCAs, and cost/carbon trade-off analyses.

Inclusion & Diversity

Actively seek diverse candidates in recruiting, hiring, internal policies, training and advancement.
Three employee resource groups: WOCC (Women of CCORP), SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance), Obsidian (Black Team Member Network).
Commitment to transparent leadership, equal opportunity and measurable action at all levels.
No publicly disclosed gender ratio or statistics available.

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Role

Description

design lead

design management

compliance review

architect coordination

project documentation

community outreach

Lead design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects.
Serve as the lead design professional, providing quality reviews and coordinating with the Division of State Architects.
Manage the district’s design process to meet functional, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements.
Oversee projects from concept to final review and handoff, coordinating architects, consultants, and district personnel.
Ensure building designs comply with LAUSD standards and educational requirements.
Select and assign qualified architectural firms based on performance criteria.
Direct architects on project goals, standards, site constraints, schedule, and budget.
Implement an efficient design review process to maximize value, sustainability, and functional needs.
Document all project steps to satisfy legal and compliance requirements.
Review design changes to maintain budget alignment.
Participate in community outreach to promote project understanding and acceptance.
Coordinate with district support units such as Environmental Health and Safety, Maintenance, and Asbestos Technical Unit.
Develop and deliver continuing‑education seminars and workshops for staff.

Requirements

architecture

engineering

master’s

15+ years

k‑12

ca architect

Hold a bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering (master’s preferred).
Possess at least 15 years of facilities design and capital project management experience, including 5 years with K‑12 schools.
Preferred: California Architect registration or Professional Engineer license.

Benefits

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Since 1996

Founded in Southern California

The company began in 1996, initially providing cost estimates for a casino resort before expanding into a global consultancy.

Over 60 offices

Global presence worldwide

Through strategic acquisitions and expansions, the company now operates in over 60 offices across the globe.

$300B projects

Completed construction value

The company has successfully completed projects totaling over $300 billion in value.

Top 100 firms

ENR ranking

Consistently recognized as one of the top 100 construction management firms by ENR.

Specializing in high-stakes sectors like advanced manufacturing, healthcare, education, and themed entertainment, it manages projects from pre-planning through delivery.
Its expertise spans cost management, program/project oversight, scheduling, dispute resolution, energy solutions, and comprehensive project controls.
From airport terminals and hospitals to luxury resorts and semiconductor facilities, it delivers a wide range of high-profile projects.
Starting with one casino resort job, it expanded into a global consultancy by merging with boutique specialists across regions.
Today, it combines boutique agility with institutional scale, backed by private-equity investment, to tackle the world’s most complex construction challenges.

Culture + Values

Client Focus: "We listen to our clients and provide services and solutions that meet their needs."
Team Members: "We hire only the very best people… foster a strong, rewarding environment that promotes both professional and personal growth, and that fosters long‑term company loyalty."
Integrity: "We do the right thing, always."
Quality: "It is expected that each Cumming Group team member holds one another accountable for the quality our clients expect from us."

Environment + Sustainability

2.675 M kg CO₂e Total

Total GHG Emissions

Total emissions reported in 2022, covering Scope 1 (266 k kg CO₂e), Scope 2 (540 k kg CO₂e), and Scope 3 (1.87 M kg CO₂e).

22 DitchCarbon Score

Score of 22 on DitchCarbon, outperforming 92% of peers.

Net zero target aligned with global 2050 goal: committed to journey to net zero by 2050.
Provides enterprise Scope 1-3 GHG inventories and net zero carbon strategies.
Delivers ISO 14001 Environmental Management and ISO 50001 Energy Management implementation.
Performs whole-building carbon assessments, LCAs, LCCAs, and cost/carbon trade-off analyses.

Inclusion & Diversity

Actively seek diverse candidates in recruiting, hiring, internal policies, training and advancement.
Three employee resource groups: WOCC (Women of CCORP), SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance), Obsidian (Black Team Member Network).
Commitment to transparent leadership, equal opportunity and measurable action at all levels.
No publicly disclosed gender ratio or statistics available.

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