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Program Management | Construction Management

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 95 professionals in our regional offices. KKCS has attracted a full complement of highly experienced, talented, and dedicated professionals to its staff 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 more money to be available to the agencies we serve, which will inevitably be reinvested in the community. At KKCS, we value the individual employee and the importance of their contributions toward quality improvement.

Design Manager- A/E- Services – School Facilities

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $128,120 -$133,120 annually
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 (EAP)

Position Description Summary

KKCS is seeking an experienced Design Manager – A/E Services. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing the design process for various projects, particularly focusing on educational facilities. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects meet functional, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements while adhering to LAUSD’s standards and guidelines. This position requires strong leadership skills, project management expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with architects, consultants, and district personnel. The position is full-time, W2, and onsite in Los Angeles, CA.

Key Responsibilities

Manages, develops, and coordinates the district’s design process for the A&E Services to

ensure that 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 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 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 to ensure project remains within budget
Monitors project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations, and

updates

Performs other duties as assigned

Required Experience & Education

Minimum 8 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

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’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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