Minimum Required Qualifications:
Required Experience:
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
Required Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering
A master’s degree in architecture or engineering is preferred
Licenses and Certifications:
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
Perferred Certification
Cedrtified Access Specialist (CASp) designation
Position Functions:
1. Plan, organize, and direct the design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects. Function as the lead design professional in the Design Department providingquality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinate with the Division of State Architects (DSA)
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. Establish and follow a process to identify and select the architectural firm best suited for each project based on the firm’s qualifications and ability to meet performance standards
6. Provide Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project
7. Establish and follow an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the design meets the overall goals and objectives for the project, providing maximum value for budgeted dollars and appropriate and sustainable in meeting the functional needs of the District, the local community, and the environment
8. Ensure that decisions are made in a timely manner
9. Ensure that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets legal requirements
10. Review design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget
11. Recommend architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified architectural firms
12. Participate in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects design within the community
13. Coordinate with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the District
14. Develop continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and share up-to-date information on working with architects and contractors
15. 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
16. This position will focus on Americans With Disabilities (ADA) related projects
Position Title:
ADA Senior Architectural Design Manager
Client / Program:
Los Angeles Unified School District - Asset Management
Position Location:
Los Angeles Area – DTLA - LAUSD Beaudry Building
Estimated Start Date:
September 2026
Salary $255,000 to $261,000 per year as a full-time employee, plus full company benefits, including 10 paid vacation days, 11 paid holidays, and 5 paid sick days.
Company medical insurance and 401K plan
DACM Project Management, Inc. is a full-service program and project construction management company established in 1987.
Position Overview:
The successful candidate for this position will be assigned to the LAUSD Facilities Program
DACM Project Management, Inc. is a full service program, project, and construction management firm established in 1987. We have participated in domestic and international construction projects totaling more than $7 billion. As a member of the DACM team, you can make a lasting impact on your community and beyond. We invite you to join us for an opportunity with a company that respects the value of every member. Our goal is to forge lasting alliances and we're proud to say that many of our employees have been part of the DACM team for over fifteen years.