Senior Design Manager Architect

About Us

Triangle DeCon Services Inc. is a boutique full service real estate advisory firm with a focus on project development and construction management for our valued private developers and public organizations in Southern California. We are a young energetic ethical professional knowledgeable customer-centric and multilingual team looking to deliver the most value to our clients and build/promote trust with them. Our team consists of licensed Professional Engineers (PE) certified Project Management Professionals (PMP) certified professional with Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) licensed General Building Contractor and other industry designations. We can provide entitlement development design procurement construction management project management expert witness and litigation support services on a variety of building types. Our experienced team have provided these services to successfully deliver various facilities for public school districts college districts universities commercial developers hospitality owners multinational CM/PM consultants and other valued clients.

Job Summary

Are you looking to apply your skills and utilize your experience to make a difference in our community Are you motivated to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to deliver new projects for our clients Triangle is waiting for you to join our team!

This is a full-time position with Los Angeles Unified School District.

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced design professional with extensive expertise leading the planning and design of complex K12 educational facilities and capital improvement projects. They have a proven ability to manage multiple design teams guide architects and consultants through all phases of design and ensure compliance with District standards DSA requirements budgets schedules and regulatory obligations.

This individual is a decisive collaborative leader who provides clear direction maintains rigorous design review and documentation standards and effectively coordinates with internal departments regulatory agencies and community stakeholders to deliver high-quality sustainable and educationally appropriate facilities.

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 Districts 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 LAUSDs 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
• Establish and follow 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
• 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 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Fifteen (15) 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
• 5 years of this experience must be with the design planning and construction of K-12 educational facilities

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelors degree in architecture or
  engineering
• A masters degree in architecture or engineering is preferred

Required 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

Benefits Package Overview:

• Vacation Time: 80 Hours
• Sick Time: 40 Hours
• Holidays: 13 paid holidays
• Insurance: 100% premium coverage (up to $500/month) for medical vision and dental
• Professional Development: Up to $1000 annually for license renewals and education
• 401(k): Employer match: 100% up to 4% vested immediately
• Participation in industry events