Design Manager

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.                                            

Employee Benefits:

• 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

O2EPCM, Inc. https://o2epcm.com/  

Position: Design Manager 

Salary: $152,699 - $162,004

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)    

Type: Full-Time     

Duties:
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)
9.2 Manages, develops, and coordinates the District’s design process for the Facilities Planning
and Development Division to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary,
environmental and legal requirements
9.3 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
9.4 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
9.5 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
9.6 Provides Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives,
standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project
9.7 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
9.8 Ensures that decisions are made in a timely manner
9.9 Ensures that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets
legal requirements
9.10 Reviews design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget
9.11 Recommends architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified
architectural firms
9.12 Participates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and
acceptance of District building projects design within the community
9.13 Coordinates with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the District
9.14 Develops continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and
share-up-to-date information on working with architects and contractors
9.15 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
9.16 Performs other duties as assigned

10. Minimum Requirements
Required Experience:
10.1 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
10.2 5 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational
facilities or similar public agencies

Required Education:
10.3 Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture or
engineering

Preferred Licenses and Certificates:
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           

Please note, if you move forward in the submission process, you will be asked to provide the following below.

1. Most updated resume
2. Certifications or Licenses obtained
3. 3-4 Professional References
4. Project List with values, dates, and company of any projects worked

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects. 

Employee Benefits:

• 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

O2EPCM, Inc. https://o2epcm.com/  

NO PER DIEM. These are W2, long-term jobs with full benefits. NO relocation packages.