Job Summary
Manages, develops, and coordinates the District’s design process for all A&E and Consulting Services to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental and legal requirements.
Manages the design phase of multiple projects, including engineering repair and critical repair, through interaction with Architects, consultants, and District personnel to ensure timely completion of these projects.
Oversees 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 requirements.
Establishes 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 standards.
Provides Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project.
Establishes and follows an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the design meets the overall goals and objectives for each 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 environment.
Reviews design changes to ensure project remains within budget.
Monitors project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations, and updates.
Performs others duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering plus six (6) years of experience managing the facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects that included the overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Previous experience must include the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum ten (10) years full time paid professional experience managing the facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects that included the overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities.
Five (5) years of experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agencies.
Previous experience coordinating with the Division of State Architects (DSA).
Registered Architect or Professional Engineer in the State of California.