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Senior Design Manager AE
Owais Construction GroupLos Angeles, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Jul 2025
💰 $185,000/yr($170,000/yr – $185,000/yr)
About the role
Benefits:
Required Experience:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Manages multiple projects with particular emphasis on seismic, critical repair and retrofit projects
- Manages and supervises a team of design professionals and other professionals through the design review process
- Manages, develops, and coordinates the District’s design process for the A&E services to ensure that design 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, sites, schedules, and budgets 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 submitted to ensure project remains within budget
- Monitors project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations and updates
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- 14 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
- With excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering
- A master's degree in architecture or engineering
- 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
ABOUT US
Owais Construction Group is a construction management company with over 20 years of combined experience. Our team of construction management experts brings together expertise in construction, engineering, architecture, and inspection. Through meticulous coordination, communication, and attention to detail, our construction management team streamlines the construction process, minimizes risks, and delivers exceptional results.Join Our Team
At Owais Construction Group, we value expertise, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Join our team of skilled professionals where you'll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, grow your career, and be part of a collaborative work environment dedicated to achieving success.Apply for this role
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