Design Manager

Company: CMTS LLC
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Design Manager: Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has an extensive 35-year industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation for ongoing success. Our company values employees by fostering a culture of learning, personal development, and well-being. We prioritize work-life balance and ethical business practices and engage with our community through employee-driven initiatives. Join us on our journey of growth and success! We are currently seeking a highly motivated Design Manager located in Los Angeles, CA. Required Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelors degree in architecture or Engineering Preferred Certifications/Licenses: 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 Surveyors Required Qualifications: In order to become a candidate, you must possess these skills and abilities: 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 activities. 5 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agencies. Responsibilities: 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 Districts design process for the Facilities Planning and Development Division to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental and legal requirements. Manages multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and District personnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff to Project Execution. Oversees the building design process to ensure compliance with LAUSDs 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 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 environment. Ensures that decisions are made in a timely manner. Ensures that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets legal requirements. Reviews design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget. Recommends architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified architectural firms Participates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects design within the community. Coordinates with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the District. Develops continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and share-up-to-date information on working with architects and contractors. Coordinates 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 Districts. Performs other duties as assigned Salary: $136,000 - $166,000 Bonus Pay: A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at managements discretion. Apply: CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees. CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Employment Type: Full Time

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