Design Manager - Asset Management

Every day at CMTS, our people deliver infrastructure projects that make a difference in lives and communities. As a company with 35 years of experience, CMTS is poised for success. We value our employees and strive to create a culture that allows them to learn, grow, and thrive. We believe in promoting a work/life balance, focusing on health and wellness, and being active in our community through sound business practices and employee initiatives. Come join us in our growth!

We’re currently seeking a highly motivated Design Manager – Asset Management located in Los Angeles, CA.

Education

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering.

Qualifications

1. Minimum 10 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.
2. 5 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agencies.

Responsibilities

1. 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).
2. 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 requirements.
3. Manages multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and District personnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff to Project Execution.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Provides Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project.
7. Establishes 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 environment.
8. Ensures that decisions are made in a timely manner.
9. Ensures that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets legal requirements.
10. Reviews design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget.
11. Recommends architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified architectural firms.
12. Participates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects design within the community.
13. Coordinates with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the District.
14. Develops continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and share-up-to-date information on working with architects and contractors.
15. Coordinates 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.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary

$72 – $80 per hour

CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our Management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $72 - $80 Hourly

Bonus/Commission: No