Design Manager – Los Angeles, CA*

Design Manager – Los Angeles, CA

Full-Time | On-Site | Los Angeles, CA

Why CMTS

Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has built a strong foundation for continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide.

We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed to maintaining a work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work-life balance and employee well-being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver.

About Your Role

CMTS is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support educational facility improvement and modernization programs in Los Angeles, CA. This role serves as a lead design professional responsible for managing and coordinating capital project design activities from project conception through final design and handoff to project execution.

The Design Manager will collaborate closely with architects, consultants, District personnel, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to ensure projects meet educational, operational, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements while maintaining compliance with District standards and Division of the State Architect (DSA) guidelines.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in:

Architecture

Engineering

Graduation from a recognized college or university is required.

Preferred Certifications / Licenses

Valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect issued by the California State Architectural Board

Professional Engineer license issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

What You’ll Need to Get the Job Done

Minimum 10+ years of professional experience managing facilities design or planning and coordination of capital improvement projects

Minimum 5 years of experience in design, planning, and construction of educational facilities or similar public agency projects

Experience managing overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and project scheduling activities

Strong understanding of design development, construction documentation, and project delivery processes

Knowledge of Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements and public agency standards

Strong organizational, analytical, and leadership skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to collaborate effectively with architects, consultants, contractors, District personnel, and community stakeholders

What You’ll Do

Plan, organize, and direct design activities for School Upgrade Programs and critical repair projects

Serve as the lead design professional within the Design Department

Provide quality review and implement design policies and procedures

Coordinate and interface with the Division of the State Architect (DSA)

Manage and coordinate the District’s design process to ensure projects meet functional, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements

Manage multiple projects through interaction with architects, consultants, and District personnel from project conception through final review and handoff to Project Execution

Oversee building design processes to ensure compliance with District standards, educational requirements, and building codes

Establish and manage architectural firm selection processes based on qualifications and performance standards

Provide architects with clear direction regarding project goals, schedules, budgets, and standards

Establish and maintain effective design review processes to ensure projects provide maximum value and long-term functionality

Ensure timely project decisions and approvals

Ensure project documentation complies with legal and regulatory requirements

Review design changes to verify projects remain within approved budgets

Recommend architectural firm assignments from pre-qualified consultant lists

Participate in community outreach and stakeholder engagement activities related to District projects

Coordinate with professional staff and District departments supporting project design activities

Develop and support continuing education opportunities, workshops, and seminars related to architecture, construction, and project delivery

Coordinate project activities with Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance and Operations, School Occupancy Transitional Unit, Asbestos Technical Unit, and Local Districts

Perform other duties as assigned

What You Can Expect from CMTS

Opportunities to work on impactful infrastructure and educational facility projects

Collaborative and growth-focused work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Career advancement and professional development opportunities

A culture centered on safety, integrity, accountability, and employee well-being

100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage

Salary Requirements

Commensurate on Experience

Apply Now!

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Equal Employment Opportunity

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.