Harris & Associates
Senior Design Manager (Education)
Harris & Associates, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Harris
is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving today's complex challenges in planning, design, and construction of public infrastructure. Our offices and project sites span the West Coast in California, Nevada, and Washington with a staff of over 260 employee-owners. We focus on serving clients in the municipal, water, transportation, and education markets. If you are a driven professional looking for a collaborative environment, work that makes a difference, and a firm that invests heavily in your growth, you could be a perfect fit for Harris & Associates.Harris is looking for a
Senior Design Manager
to join our dynamic Program & Construction Management team in Los Angeles, California. The person in this role will provide design oversight and support to K-14 projects.Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, and directs the design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects. Functions as the lead design professional in the Design Department providing quality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinates with the Division of State Architects (DSA)Manages, develops, and coordinates the District's design process for the Facilities Planning and Development Division to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental and legal requirementsManages multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and District personnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff to Project ExecutionOversees the building design process to ensure compliance with the District'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 requirementsEstablishes 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 standardsProvides Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each projectEstablishes and follows an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the design meets the overall goals and objectives for the project, provides maximum value for dollars budgeted, and are appropriate and enduring to meet the functional needs of the District, the local community, and the environmentEnsures that decisions are made in a timely mannerEnsures that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets legal requirementsReviews design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budgetRecommends architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified architectural firmsParticipates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects design within the communityCoordinates with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the DistrictDevelops continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and share up-to-date information on working with architects and contractorsCoordinates 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 DistrictsPerforms other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications
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 educational facilities or similar public agencies
Bachelor's in architecture or engineeringPreferred Qualifications
Master's degree in architecture or engineering is preferredA 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 SurveyorsCompensation and Benefits
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.The salary range for this position is $150-170K. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Harris & Associates is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. We invite resumes from all interested and qualified candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.Harris & Associates is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.#LI-ONSITE
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is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving today's complex challenges in planning, design, and construction of public infrastructure. Our offices and project sites span the West Coast in California, Nevada, and Washington with a staff of over 260 employee-owners. We focus on serving clients in the municipal, water, transportation, and education markets. If you are a driven professional looking for a collaborative environment, work that makes a difference, and a firm that invests heavily in your growth, you could be a perfect fit for Harris & Associates.Harris is looking for a
Senior Design Manager
to join our dynamic Program & Construction Management team in Los Angeles, California. The person in this role will provide design oversight and support to K-14 projects.Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, and directs the design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects. Functions as the lead design professional in the Design Department providing quality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinates with the Division of State Architects (DSA)Manages, develops, and coordinates the District's design process for the Facilities Planning and Development Division to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental and legal requirementsManages multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and District personnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff to Project ExecutionOversees the building design process to ensure compliance with the District'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 requirementsEstablishes 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 standardsProvides Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each projectEstablishes and follows an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the design meets the overall goals and objectives for the project, provides maximum value for dollars budgeted, and are appropriate and enduring to meet the functional needs of the District, the local community, and the environmentEnsures that decisions are made in a timely mannerEnsures that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets legal requirementsReviews design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budgetRecommends architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified architectural firmsParticipates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects design within the communityCoordinates with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the DistrictDevelops continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and share up-to-date information on working with architects and contractorsCoordinates 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 DistrictsPerforms other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications
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 educational facilities or similar public agencies
Bachelor's in architecture or engineeringPreferred Qualifications
Master's degree in architecture or engineering is preferredA 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 SurveyorsCompensation and Benefits
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.The salary range for this position is $150-170K. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Harris & Associates is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. We invite resumes from all interested and qualified candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.Harris & Associates is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.#LI-ONSITE
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