Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

About BORJ Construction Management, Inc. Since its inception in 2002, BORJ Construction Management, Inc. (BORJ CM) has provided quality project and construction management services to a diverse range of public agencies. BORJ CM services a broad range of public agencies, educational, airports, and public works. BORJ CM is a goal-oriented and customer-driven independent consulting business, aimed at adding value and strength to our clients’ program teams by providing expertise in all phases of projects.

What You Will Do:

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

Minimum Requirements

Experience

15+ years full-time paid professional experience managing facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects including overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities

5 of those years must include experience with the design, planning, and construction of K-12 educational facilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering from a recognized college or university

Master's degree in Architecture or Engineering preferred

Valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect (California State Architectural Board) or Professional Engineer (State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors)

Submission Instructions

At a minimum, the candidate’s professional resume must include the following:

List of all Educational Achievements

List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates

List of Awards Received

Detailed Employment History with each company or government agency including

Name & Contact Information of the firm or agency,

Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)

Positions Held

List of Projects/Programs Managed including project value, location of assignment, roles and responsibilities and contribution to each project

Note: This position description may be revised as necessary.