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Job-37631 Position Title: Design Manager Location: Los Angeles, California Work Type: Full-time, On-site (No Hybrid/Remote Option) Compensation: $200, 000 per year + comprehensive benefits Submission Deadline: January 26, 2026
About the Opportunity:
Our client is a construction management firm supporting a large institutional facilities modernization program in Los Angeles. They are seeking a Design Manager to support the delivery of major K-12 and public infrastructure projects, working closely with architects, engineers, and internal teams to ensure design quality, compliance, and constructability.
This is a full-time, on-site role within a high-profile capital program.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, organize, and direct design activities for modernization and critical repair projects
Serve as a lead design professional providing quality review and standards enforcement Manage multiple projects from concept through design approval and handoff to construction
Coordinate with architects, consultants, and internal district teams
Ensure designs comply with functional programs, budgets, environmental regulations, and legal requirements
Enforce compliance with building standards and educational facility requirements Provide clear direction on design goals, scope, schedules, and budgets
Manage design reviews, approvals, and documentation
Review design changes to ensure projects remain within budget
Recommend architectural firms from pre-qualified firm rosters
Participate in community and stakeholder engagement related to facility projects
Coordinate with environmental health, facilities operations, safety, and occupancy teams
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
(Applicants must meet ALL of the following)
Applications that do not clearly demonstrate every requirement below will not be considered.
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in facilities design or capital project planning, including:
Design management
Contract administration
Cost estimating
Scheduling
Minimum 5 years supporting educational facilities or similar public-sector agencies
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering
Ability to work on-site full time in Los Angeles
Preferred Qualifications (Not mandatory)
Active California Registered Architect or Professional Engineer license
Experience managing large public-sector or institutional capital programs
Required Skills:
Strong architectural and engineering coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple design teams and consultants
High attention to documentation, compliance, and quality control
Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to operate in a deadline-driven, regulated environment
Application Process:
To be considered, please submit a detailed resume including:
Full employment history
List of projects managed, including values, locations, roles, and contributions
Educational background
Professional licenses and certifications
Any awards or professional recognitions
Note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.
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