Design Manager – A/E Services

CMP Services is seeking a Design Manager – A/E Services to support our team at Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing the design, planning, and delivery of capital improvement projects, with a strong background in educational or public-sector facilities. This role is responsible for overseeing the architectural and engineering design process, coordinating with consultants and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with district standards, budgets, schedules, and regulatory requirements, and driving projects from planning through design completion. A bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering is required, with professional licensure as an Architect or Engineer preferred.Duties:Manages, develops, and coordinates the district’s design process for the A&E Services to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirementsManages multiple projects, including engineering repair and critical repair, through interaction with Architects, consultants, and District personnel to ensure timely completion of these projectsOversees 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 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 regarding 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 each projectProvides maximum value for dollars budgeted and are appropriate and enduring to meet the functional needs of the district, the local community, and the environmentReviews design changes to ensure project remains within budgetMonitors project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations, and updatesPerforms other duties as assignedMinimum RequirementsRequired Experience:Minimum 8 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 activities4 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agenciesRequired Education:Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineeringPreferred 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