Overview

Our firm is currently looking for a Design Manager to work on-site in downtown Los Angeles, CA. The Design Manager will successfully manage the design process on behalf of a K-12 school district. This is an outstanding opportunity to bring your specialized architectural and design expertise to an industry leading team.

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 20 ranking in ENR. With over 50 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

Responsibilities

• Manages, develops, and coordinates the District’s design process for the A&E Services Division to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental and legal requirements.
• Manages 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 client’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 submitted to ensure project remains within budget.
• Monitors project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations, and updates.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering is required.
• Eight (8) years' of 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.
• Four (4) years' of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agencies.
• 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 is preferred.

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