Senior Design Manager

https://kkcsinc.com/

Program Management | Construction Management

Kal Krishnan Consulting Services, Inc. (KKCS), a California Corporation, is a full-service construction management and program management organization. The firm has grown steadily in size and capability since its founding in 1987, and today employs more than 95 professionals in our regional offices. KKCS has attracted to its staff a full complement of highly experienced, talented, and dedicated professionals who bring a collaborative, integrated team approach to our clients' projects.

KKCS experience includes work on rail, airports, ports, freeways, schools, universities, facilities, water, wastewater, bridges, and roadways. Our client list includes federal agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, and private clients. KKCS has broad experience and expertise in engineering design, project management, and project controls services.

The KKCS culture is rooted in the ideals of integrity, safety, diversity, and ethical business practices, which is a commitment shared by all KKCS employees throughout our offices and project sites around the country. We have a positive impact on the communities we serve by not only improving infrastructure, but also providing service at a relatively low cost to the taxpayer. This allows for more money to be available to the agencies we serve, that inevitably will be reinvested in the community. At KKCS, we value the individual employee and the importance of their contributions toward quality improvement.

Senior Design Manager - Planning - Asset Management (K-12 School Projects)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary Range: $144,760 - $149,760 annually
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
• 401k retirement plan with company matching contribution
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits
• Company-paid long-term (LTD) insurance
• Annual tuition assistance allowance for employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

KKCS is seeking a highly experienced Senior Design Manager to support the Asset Management Branch of the Los Angeles Unified School District's Facilities Services Division. This leadership position is responsible for developing, managing, and overseeing the standards, planning, and design coordination of K-12 educational facilities across the district. The position is full-time, contract, W2, and onsite in Los Angeles, CA.

Duties:

• Develop, coordinate, and update LAUSD standards and guidelines, including Educational Specifications, the School Design Guide, and space program templates.
• Support leadership with prioritizing capital projects and programs through data-driven analysis, prioritization methodologies, and recommendations.
• Meet with instructional staff, school sites, and architects to define facility features that enhance instructional programs.
• Develop standards and guidelines ensuring new and modernized facilities meet educational requirements.
• Coordinate with the Furniture and Interiors Group to develop furniture and equipment solutions aligned with educational needs.
• Conduct post-occupancy assessments with instructional staff to determine necessary improvements or adjustments to District standards.
• Review and support development of project space programs that align with LAUSD's standard educational specifications and respond to site-specific needs.
• Review project design deliverables and provide comments on space planning and physical adjacencies.
• Coordinate with California Department of Education (CDE) requirements and support plan approval submittals.
• Plan, organize, and direct the design activities for School Upgrade Programs and critical repair projects.
• Function as the lead design professional in the Design Department, providing quality review, implementation of policy and procedures, and coordinating with the Division of State Architect (DSA).
• Manage and coordinate the design process to ensure projects align with programmatic, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements.
• Lead architect selection processes based on qualifications and performance standards.
• Provide clear and consistent direction to architectural firms on goals, objectives, site parameters, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation throughout the project to meet legal requirements.
• Review proposed design changes to maintain project budget compliance.
• Recommend architectural firm assignments from pre-qualified firm lists.
• Develop continuing education opportunities (seminars and workshops) on architect and contractor collaboration.
• Coordinate project activities with other LAUSD branches, including Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance and Operations, the School Occupancy Transitional Unit, Asbestos Technical Unit, and Local Districts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Required Experience:

• Fifteen (15) years of full-time paid professional experience in managing facilities design or capital project planning and coordination, including design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• At least five (5) years of that experience must be in the design, planning, and construction of K-12 educational facilities.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Architecture preferred.
• Continuing education and training specific to educational facilities planning is also preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Accredited Learning Environments Planner (ALEP) designation required.

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please fill out the application online & submit your resume.

KKCS is an equal-opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply