Senior Design Manager

Overview Cordoba Corporation is a leading California-based engineering and program/construction management firm. We are seeking a Senior Design Manager to support our Facilities Sector. The ideal candidate will lead and oversee design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects, ensuring high-quality project delivery and compliance with District standards and regulatory requirements. This role serves as the lead design professional within the Design Department, providing design quality assurance, implementing policies and procedures, and coordinating with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) and other stakeholders. Responsibilities Plan, organize, and direct the design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects. Function as the lead design professional in the Design Department providing quality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinate with the Division of State Architects (DSA) Manage, develop, and coordinate 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 Manage multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and District personnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff to Project Execution Oversee 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 andbuilding standards requirements Establish and follow a process to identify and select the architectural firm best suited for each project based on the firm’s qualifications and ability to meet performance standards Provide Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project Establish and follow an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the design meets the overall goals and objectives for the project, providing maximum value for budgeted dollars and appropriate and sustainable in meeting the functional needs of the District, the local community, and the environment Ensure that decisions are made in a timely manner Ensure that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets legal requirements Review design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget Recommend architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified architectural firms Participate in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects design within the community Coordinate with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the District Develop continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and share up-to-date information on working with architects and contractors Coordinate project activities with other District organizational branches and departments suchas 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 Qualifications Fifteen (15) years full-time paid professional experience managing the facilities design, or theplanning and coordination of capital projects that includes the overall design, contractadministration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities 5 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of K-12 educational facilities Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering A master’s degree in architecture or engineering is preferred 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 Salary Range: $161,000 to $183,000 yearly Location: Los Angeles, CA Work Environment: Onsite Our Company Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. We specialize in education and facilities, transportation, and water and energy. In collaboration with our clients, Cordoba has facilitated the development of several complex and highly visible infrastructure projects throughout California. Our efforts have resulted in national recognition from Engineering News-Record as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm”. We are proud to share that ENR has also recently recognized Cordoba in 2018 as a “top 100 design firm” in California.  Cordoba's business model has been commended for its efficiency, encouraging work dynamic, and its multifaceted approach toward projects. Many of our professionals have received praise in the media as leaders in their field of expertise. We have established a statewide presence throughout California. Headquartered in Los Angeles, we also have offices located in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, and San Diego. 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