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Design Associate

Vanir
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2026
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 projections and recommendations for long-range planning or alterations 9.2 Participates and supports in the administration of the restacking plan, including reviewing related documents, providing responses to Requests for Clarifications, and preparing drawings for alterations. 9.3 Creates scope of work and develops architectural design options using CAD and 3D software for presentation and approval. 9.4 Creates drawings, specifications, and estimates for building alterations and equipment

Installations Based On Space Requirements And Department Functions.

9.5 Provides analysis and conducts field surveys and research about planning and design

development.

9.6 Prepares applications and submits to various agencies for approvals. Prepares design packets

and reports with executive staff.

9.7 Prepare complex architectural drawings, construction details, and alteration improvement and

addition 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 or engineering
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ full-time paid professional experience working in a large commercial, public agency or school facilities that require the use of at least AutoCAD and one (1) 3D design software e.g. SketchUp.
  • Experience in performing architectural design and coordinating drafting with drafting technicians, conducting surveys and field investigations, and reviewing drawings submitted by vendors and contractors.
  • Ability to analyze architectural problems related to assigned projects and make recommendations for the solution of problems of major office space utilizations, equipment and 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 governmental construction
  • Ability to interpret codes for California dept. of Education, ADA and Building & Safety, and Fire codes.
  • Candidates shall be proficient in creating architectural design options, space planning, and construction document details.
  • Concept, schematic, design development, and materials specifications
  • Construction and building codes related to school, large commercial or government construction.
  • 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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EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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.

Salary : $90,000 - $105,600

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