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Job description
School Upgrade Program Lead Designer
Plan, organize, and direct the design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects. Function as the lead design professional in the Design Department providing quality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinate with the Division of State Architects (DSA)
Manage, develop, and coordinate the District's design process for the Facilities Planning and Development Division to ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental and legal requirements
Manage multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and District personnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff to Project Execution
Oversee 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
Establish and follow a process to identify and select the architectural firm best suited for each project based on the firm's qualifications and ability to meet performance standards
Provide Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project
Establish and follow an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the design meets the overall goals and objectives for the project, providing maximum value for budgeted dollars and appropriate and sustainable in meeting the functional needs of the District, the local community, and the environment
Ensure that decisions are made in a timely manner
Ensure that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets legal requirements
Review design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget
Recommend architectural firm assignment from an established list of pre-qualified architectural firms
Participate in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects design within the community
Coordinate with a host of professional staff who support the design function for the District
Develop continuing education opportunities, i.e., seminars and workshops, to learn and share up-to-date information on working with architects and contractors
Coordinate project activities with other District organizational branches and departments such as the Office of the Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance and Operations, School Occupancy Transitional Unit, Asbestos Technical Unit and Local Districts
Performs other duties as assigned
Compensation: $190,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
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