Design Manager

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

Our firm is currently looking for a Design Manager to work on-site with our client in downtown Los Angeles, CA. The Design Manager will successfully manage the design process on behalf of a large public school district, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). This is an outstanding opportunity to bring your specialized architectural and design expertise to an industry leading team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages, develops, and coordinates the school district’s design process for the A&E Services division to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements.

• Manages multiple projects, including engineering repair and critical repair, through interaction with Architects, consultants, and District personnel to ensure timely completion of these projects.

• 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.

• 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.

• Provides Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project.

• 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.

• Reviews design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget.

• Monitors project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations, and updates.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Demonstrated education sector design and planning acumen and leadership on DSA projects.

• Must be knowledgeable with the design and inspection process of the Division of State Architect (DSA).

• Strong technical and local regulatory knowledge,

• Provide senior-level leadership for the planning, programming, design, technical and/or management leadership and direction for the execution of complex educational facility projects.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering is required.

• Minimum of eight (8) years of 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.

• At least four (4) years of this experience must be with the planning, design, and construction of educational facilities or similar public agencies.

• 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 is preferred.

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In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program