Senior Design Manager

Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has an extensive 40-year industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation for ongoing success. Our company values employees by fostering a culture of learning, personal development, and well-being. We prioritize work-life balance and ethical business practices and engage with our community through employee-driven initiatives. Join us on our journey of growth and success! 

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

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, urban planning, or a related field.
  


• A master’s degree in architecture is preferred


• Continuing education and training specific to educational facilities planning preferred

 Certifications/Licenses:

• 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
  

Required Qualifications:

In order to become a candidate, you must possess the following skills and abilities.

• Fifteen (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 K-12 educational facilities

Responsibilities:

• Develops, coordinates and updates LAUSD’s standards and guidelines, including Educational Specifications, School Design Guide and space program templates.


• Supports leadership with prioritizing capital projects and programs including data driven analysis, managing complicated prioritization methodologies, and preparing and presenting recommendations.


• Meets with instructional staff, school sites, and architects to define facility attributes that will support and enhance the instructional programs.


• Develops standards and guidelines to ensure that both new and modernized facilities meet educational requirements.


• Coordinates with Furniture and Interiors Group to develop furniture and equipment solutions to meet educational needs.


• Conducts post-occupancy assessments with instructional staff to determine necessary improvements or adjustments to District Standards.


• Reviews and supports development of project space programs that align with District standard education specifications and respond to each school’s instructional needs.


• Review project design deliverables and provide comments regarding the appropriateness of the space planning and the physical adjacencies.


• Coordinates with California Department of Education (CDE) requirements. Supports review and submittal for CDE plan approval.


• 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 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.


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


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


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


• Develops continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and share updated information on working with architects and contractors.


• 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.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary:

• $206,000.00 - $218,000.00 annually

Bonus Pay:

A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at management’s discretion.

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 based on 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.