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Duties: + Plans, organizes, and directs the design activities for the School Upgrade Program and criticalu00a0repair projects. Functions as the lead design professional in the Design Department providingu00a0quality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinates with theu00a0Division of State Architects (DSA) + Manages, develops, and coordinates the Districtu2019s design process for the Facilities Planningu00a0and Development Division to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary,u00a0environmental and legal requirements + Manages multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and Districtu00a0personnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff tou00a0Project Execution + Oversees the building design process to ensure compliance with LAUSDu2019s standards andu00a0guidelines for the District by working with design professionals and various Districtu00a0administrators to ensure that new and modernized structures meet both educational andu00a0building standards requirements + Establishes and follows a process to identify and select the architectural firm best suited foru00a0each project based on the firmsu2019 qualifications and ability to meet performance standards + Provides Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives,u00a0standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project + Establishes and follows an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that theu00a0design meets the overall goals and objectives for the project, provides maximum value foru00a0dollarsu00a0 budgeted, and are appropriate and enduring to meet the functional needs of the District,u00a0the localu00a0 community, and the environmentu00a0 + Ensures that decisions are made in a timely manner + Ensures that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meetsu00a0legal requirements + Reviews design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget + Recommends architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualifiedu00a0architectural firms + Participates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding andu00a0acceptance of District building projects design within the community + Coordinates with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the District + Develops continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and shareup-u00a0to-date information on working with architects and contractors + Coordinates project activities with other District organizational branches and departments suchu00a0as the Office of the Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance andu00a0Operations, School Occupancy Transitional Unit, Asbestos Technical Unit and Local Districts + Performs other duties as assigned 10. Minimum Requirements Required Experience: + 15 years full time paid professional experience managing the facilities design, or the planningu00a0and coordination of capital projects that includes the overall design, contract administration,u00a0cost estimating, and scheduling activities + 5 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educationalu00a0facilities or similar public agencies Required Education: + Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bacheloru2019s degree in architecture oru00a0engineering + Masteru2019s degree in architecture or engineering is preferred Preferred Licenses and Certificates: + A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Board oru00a0Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Salary dependent on education and experience.u00a0 Salary range:u00a0 $175K-$195K Why Choose Element Consulting? Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success.' Powered by JazzHR