Design Manager
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Design Manager
vanir· Architecture / Design
About this role
About Vanir
Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.
Job Description
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manages, develops, and coordinates the district’s design process for the A&E Services toensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental, and legalrequirements
- Manages multiple projects, including engineering repair and critical repair, through interactionwith Architects, consultants, and District personnel to ensure timely completion of theseprojects
- Oversees the building design process to ensure compliance with LAUSD’s standards andguidelines for the district by working with design professionals and various Districtadministrators to ensure that new and modernized structures meet both educational andbuilding standards requirements
- Establishes and follows a process to identify and select the architectural firm best suited foreach project based on the firms’ qualifications and ability to meet performance standards
- Provides Architects with clear and consistent direction regarding goals and objectives,standards, site, schedule, and budget for each project
- Establishes and follows an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that thedesign meets the overall goals and objectives for each project
- Provides maximum value for dollars budgeted and are appropriate and enduring to meet thefunctional needs of the district, the local community, and the environment
- Reviews design changes to ensure project remains within budget
- Monitors project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations, andupdates
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture orengineering
- Minimum 8 years full time paid professional experience managing the facilities design, or theplanning and coordination of capital projects that included the overall design, contractadministration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities
- 4 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educationalfacilities or similar public agencies
- A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Boardor Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Benefits
Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.
How to Apply
If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.
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Contact Email: careers@vanir.com
Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.
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USD $128,000.00 - USD $143,000.00 /Yr.Frequently Asked Questions
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This Design Manager role at vanir is based in Los Angeles, CA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Design Manager role in the Architecture / Design department at vanir.
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This Design Manager position at vanir was posted on Aug 9, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Design Manager
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