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Morgner Construction Management Corp.

Design Associate

Morgner Construction Management Corp., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Job Description:MORGNER is seeking a highly motivated and skilled

Design Associate

to join our team for Los Angeles Unified School District.Key Responsibilities:Field SupportAssists Planning and Development staff by providing support services pertaining to the planning, design, and construction of educational facility projectsAssists in performing routine procedural work related to management of Architectural Engineering contracts and services, and preparing studies and presentationsReads and interprets architectural, engineering and planning documentsCollects and organizes data for reports and presentationsAssists in the preparation of reports and minor project researchUpdates and maintains project files with technical informationReviews plans and design/construction documentation for compliance with applicable LAUSD standard requirements and federal, state and local codes.Reviews and prepares internal documentation for completeness and approval by other District branches (i.e.: AE Contracts, AE invoices, etc.)Assists in coordinating project activities with other District organizational branches and departments (i.e.: Office of the Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services,Maintenance and Operations, Furniture + Interiors Group, Project Execution, Local Districts, etc.) in support of design and construction administration functions.Participates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects within the communityPerforms other related tasks required.Minimum Requirements :Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or planning.Three (3) years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agency.A minimum of five (5) years full-time paid professional experience working in an architecture and design setting.Experience performing architectural, engineering, or planning design and coordination of design disciplines, conducting surveys and field investigations, and reviewing architectural, engineering, or planning drawings and documentationKnowledge/Skills:Architectural, Engineering, or Planning terms, concepts, and symbolsArchitectural characteristics of building materials and technical detailingResearch methods and techniques, including planning studies and surveys, determining variables, and developing sources of dataBasic record keeping methodsSoftware: Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Autocad, RevitEffective verbal and written communication skills.Proficient in the use of computer database and related equipmentAnalyze architectural/engineering/planning problems related to assigned educational facilities projects and recommend appropriate and feasible solutions.Interpret federal, state, and local codes related to educational facilities.Possess knowledge of California Department of Education, Division of the State Architect, applicable building and engineering codes, fire codes and energy codes. (i.e.: ADA, CA Title 24, CalGreen, etc.)Make detailed and accurate calculations and surveysCompile, interpret/analyze, and summarize data, and recognize the implications of complex documentsHas the ability to collaborate with other team membersAbility to multi-task