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Design Associate

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2027

About Vanir

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • 9.1 Determines space needs in terms of anticipated operational requirements, making projectionsand recommendations for long-range planning or alterations9.2 Participates and supports in the administration of the restacking plan, including reviewingrelated documents, providing responses to Requests for Clarifications, and preparing drawingsfor alterations.9.3 Creates scope of work and develops architectural design options using CAD and 3D softwarefor presentation and approval.9.4 Creates drawings, specifications, and estimates for building alterations and equipmentinstallations based on space requirements and department functions.9.5 Provides analysis and conducts field surveys and research about planning and designdevelopment.9.6 Prepares applications and submits to various agencies for approvals. Prepares design packetsand reports with executive staff.9.7 Prepare complex architectural drawings, construction details, and alteration improvement andaddition to existing structure.9.8 Provide code analysis as needed.9.9 Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture orengineering
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ full-time paid professional experience working in a largecommercial, public agency or school facilities that require the use of at least AutoCAD andone (1) 3D design software e.g. SketchUp.
  • Experience in performing architectural design and coordinating drafting with draftingtechnicians, conducting surveys and field investigations, and reviewing drawings submitted byvendors and contractors.
  • Ability to analyze architectural problems related to assigned projects and makerecommendations for the solution of problems of major office space utilizations, equipmentand optimizing space allocations.
  • Ability to interpret codes and possess knowledge of the California Department of Education,American Disability Act and various building codes.

Knowledge/Skills:

  • Knowledge of architectural characteristics of building materials
  • Knowledge of building codes related to schools, large commercial and governmentalconstruction
  • Ability to interpret codes for California dept. of Education, ADA and Building & Safety, andFire codes.
  • Candidates shall be proficient in creating architectural design options, space planning, andconstruction document details.
  • Concept, schematic, design development, and materials specifications
  • Construction and building codes related to school, large commercial or governmentconstruction.
  • Design principles and aesthetics
  • Major computer-aided software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp etc.

 

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The Salary range for this position is $90,000-$105,600.

 

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

How to Apply

If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.

   

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Contact Email: careers@vanir.com

 

Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

 

We Participate in E-Verify

 

Pursuant to the Ban The Box Act/Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 

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Salary : $90,000 - $105,600

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