Design Director for Educational Facilities
5 days ago
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Design Director to lead our educational facilities design team at Element Consulting, Inc. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing the design activities for school upgrade programs and critical repair projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Function as the lead design professional in the Design Department providing quality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinates with external stakeholders.
- 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.
- Oversee the building design process to ensure compliance with company standards and guidelines by working with design professionals and various administrators.
- Establish and follow 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.
- 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, 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.
- Evaluate design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget.
- 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.
- Coordinates project activities with other District organizational branches and departments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 15 years full-time paid professional experience managing the facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects that includes the overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities.
- 5 years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agencies.
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering.
- 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.
Estimated Salary Range
$150K-$170K per year, dependent on education and experience.
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