Job description

Responsibilities –

Expected to work in either the company office or client office environment.

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 interfaces and coordinates with the Division of State Architects (DSA). In addition, the candidate will be expected to:

• Manage, develop, and coordinate 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
• Manage multiple projects through interaction with architects, consultants, and District personnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff to Project Execution

• Oversee 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

• Establish and follow 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

• Provide architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project

• Establish and follow 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 ensuring to meet the functional needs of the District, the local community, and the environment

• Ensure that decisions are made in a timely manner

• Ensure that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets legal requirements

• Review design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget

• Recommend architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified architectural firms

• Participate in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects design within the community

• Coordinate with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the District

• Develop continuing education opportunities, e.g. seminars and workshops, to learn and share up-to-date information on working with architects and contractors

• Coordinate 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

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Experience –

• 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
• 5 years of this experience must be with the design, planning, and construction of educational facilities or similar public agencies

Required Education –

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

Required 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

Physical Requirements –

Must be able to carry 20 lbs. for a distance of 50 feet and be able to perform simply grasping, pushing, pulling and fine hand manipulation.

Must have legal status to work in the US. If not a US citizen or Permanent Resident, GCC will not sponsor or transfer work visas.

Salary –

Salary will be based upon experience and qualifications, however the range for this full-time fully benefitted exempt salaried position is $150,000 to $170,000 annually.

Benefits –

Full time employees are granted 100% medical coverage (50% for dependents) at the Silver Tier paid by employer (additional coverage to be paid by employee), dental, vision, and AD&D, plus 401K program with employer matching contribution.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• managing facilities design/planning of capital proj.: 10 years (Required)
• design, planning, and construction of educational facilities: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Cert. of Reg. as an Architect or Prof. Engineer License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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