Senior Design Manager - A/E Services

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

9.1 Manages multiple projects with particular emphasis on seismic, critical repair and retrofit
projects
9.2 Manages and supervises a team of design professionals and other professionals through the
design review process
9.3 Manages, develops, and coordinates the District's design process for the A&E services to
ensure that design plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental and legal
requirements
9.4 Manages multiple projects, including engineering repair and critical repair, through interaction
with Architects, consultants, and District personnel to ensure timely completion of these
projects
9.5 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
9.6 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
9.7 Provides Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives,
standards, sites, schedules, and budgets for each project
9.8 Establishes and follows an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the
design meets the overall goals and objectives for each project
9.9 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
9.10 Reviews design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget
9.11 Monitors project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations and updates
9.12 Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering (Master's degree in architecture or engineering is preferred)
• 14 years full time paid professional experience managing the facilities design, or the planning
  and coordination of capital projects that included the overall design, contract administration,
  cost estimating, and scheduling activities
• 4 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational
  facilities or similar public agencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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 preferred

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 $135,000-$141,500.

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.

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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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.

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