Design Manager - Los Angeles, United States - KKCS

KKCS

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

WHO 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 AND BENEFITS
- $134,000 - $139,000 annually

Companypaid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
401k retirement plan with company matching contribution
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Companypaid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits
Companypaid longterm (LTD) insurance
Annual tuition assistance allowance for employees
Employee Assistance Program

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
KKCS has an exciting full-time opportunity in Los Angeles, CA, for a Design Manager - Asset Management.

This position will be responsible for overseeing and directing all design activities related to critical repair projects and facility upgrades within the school district.

This role involves managing the design process, ensuring compliance with legal and environmental standards, and coordinating with various stakeholders including architects, consultants, and district personnel.

The Design Manager will lead a team to deliver high-quality design solutions that meet functional, budgetary, and educational requirements while adhering to school facility standards and guidelines.

Additionally, this position involves establishing efficient design review processes, managing project documentation, and participating in community outreach initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, organizes, and directs the design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects. Functions as the lead design professional in the Design Department providing quality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinates with the Division of State Architects (DSA).
Manages, develops, and coordinates 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.
Manages multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants, and District personnel from project conception, through draft to final review, approval, and handoff to Project Execution.
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, site, schedule, and budget 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 the 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.
Ensures that decisions are made in a timely manner.
Ensures that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation meets legal requirements.
Reviews design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget.
Recommends architectural firm assignment from an established list of prequalified architectural firms.
Participates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District bu