Design Manager

About Vanir:

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages, develops, and coordinates the district’s design process for the A&E Services 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 regarding 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 each 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 to ensure project remains within budget
• Monitors project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations, and
  updates
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture or
  engineering
• Minimum 8 years full time paid professional experience managing the facilities design, or the
  planning and coordination of capital projects that included the overall design, contract
  administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities
• 4 years of this experience must be with the design, planning 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

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

How to Apply:

If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com. 

 

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Contact Email:

careers@vanir.com

 

Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

 

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Posted Salary Range: USD $128,000.00 - USD $143,000.00 /Yr.