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    Senior Design Manager - Los Angeles, United States - KKCS

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    Job DescriptionWHO IS KKCS

    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 85 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.

    COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

    • $135,200 - $145,600
    • 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

    POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

    KKCS seeks an experienced school facilities design professional for a full-time opportunity in Los Angeles, CA. The Senior Design Manager – A/E Services manages multiple projects with particular emphasis on seismic, critical repair and retrofit projects. The role also Manages and supervises a team of design professionals and other professionals through the design review process.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • 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

    QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

    Required Experience & Education

    • 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

    Required Education

    • Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

    Preferred Education

    • A master's degree in Architecture or Engineering

    Preferred Licenses and Certificates

    • 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

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


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