Senior Design Manager

Company Description

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Senior Sustainability Design Manager responsible for medium to large sized projects at LAUSD School District.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Manages multiple projects and teams of design professionals and other professionals through the grants application process and in developing sustainability projects and programs.
• Manages multiple projects with sustainability focus such as greening, emerging technologies and/or electrification.
• Supervises staff in developing informative, creative, and well-organized presentations and grant application materials related to sustainability and energy efficiency projects and programs.
• Oversees the planning and implementation of special events to increase the exposure of the district’s goals and objectives related to sustainability and making sure the District’s standards and guidelines meet both educational and building standard requirements. 
• Organizes and participates in sustainability awareness campaigns.
• Collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies, service providers, non-profit and community organization in identifying funding and developing sustainability initiatives.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with external sustainability and greening focused organizations and partners.
• Works with other departments in preparing applications for prospective grant funding opportunities.
• Manages and updates the Sustainability Initiatives Unit website with input from the unit as needed.
• Assists in coordination and outreach for sustainability related educational programs.
• Organizes information, creates presentations, and makes presentations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues.
• Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches, and articles using distinctive style.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups.
• Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.
• Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Ability to calculate complex figures.
• Ability to forecast and prepare budgets.
• Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.
• Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.
• Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic.
• Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the client.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
• Knowledge in MS Project, contracts, and construction practices.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (BArch) from an accredited College or University. 
• Five (5) years full time paid professional experience managing sustainability projects or managing sustainability programs. 
• Three (3) years’ experience in facilities design and architecture is required
• LEED Certification is preferred
• With excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $130K-$150k per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right