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This leadership role is responsible for managing the planning, design, and coordination of K-12 capital improvement, modernization, school upgrade programs, and critical repair projects from concept through design completion and transition to construction. The ideal candidate will be the district's lead design representative, overseeing architects, engineers, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with District standards, educational programming requirements, budget, schedule, DSA requirements, and relevant codes.\nResponsibilities\nDesign Leadership & Project Management\nLead and manage the planning, design, and coordination of multiple K-12 capital improvement projects from concept through construction handoff.\nPlan, organize, and direct design activities for School Upgrade Program (SUP), modernization, and critical repair projects.\nManage the District's design process to ensure projects align with educational programming, budget, schedule, environmental, legal, and operational requirements.\nMonitor project progress, identify design risks, and resolve issues to maintain project schedules and milestones.\nEvaluate design changes and manage scope to maintain approved budgets and schedules.\nDesign Quality & Technical Oversight\nServe as the lead design professional, providing technical leadership, quality assurance, and implementation of design policies and procedures.\nReview architectural and engineering deliverables for quality, constructability, functionality, code compliance, and cost effectiveness.\nEnsure compliance with District standards, California Building Code, Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements, ADA, sustainability goals, and other applicable regulations.\nMaintain accurate project documentation throughout the design process.\nConsultant & Stakeholder Management\nCoordinate architects, engineers, consultants, District personnel, and regulatory agencies throughout all phases of design.\nServe as the primary design liaison with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) and oversee design review and approval activities.\nLead the selection, management, and performance of architectural and engineering consultants.\nBuild collaborative relationships with District leadership, contractors, public agencies, and project stakeholders to support successful project delivery.\nContinuous Improvement & Community Engagement\nParticipate in community outreach efforts and stakeholder meetings to communicate project objectives and progress.\nRecommend improvements to design standards, project delivery processes, and best practices.\nStay current on industry trends, educational facility planning, building technologies, and applicable codes.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.\n15+ years of professional experience managing facilities design or capital improvement projects, including design management, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling.\nAt least 5 years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of K-12 educational facilities.\nExperience managing multiple projects through all phases of design.\nStrong knowledge of architectural design, engineering coordination, construction documents, building systems, and project delivery.\nThorough understanding of California Building Code, DSA requirements, ADA, and public-sector procurement.\nExperience working with school districts or public-sector capital improvement programs.\nDemonstrated leadership managing multidisciplinary teams while balancing scope, schedule, budget, and quality.\nExcellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.\nPreferred Qualifications\nLicensed Architect or Professional Engineer.\nLEED AP or other sustainability credentials.\nExperience with LAUSD, large K-12 bond programs, community college districts, or higher education capital programs.\nExperience with Bluebeam, Autodesk products, BIM, or similar design software.\nCompensation Range:\n$160,647.46 - $183,597.09STV offers the following benefits\nHealth insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account\nDental insurance\nVision insurance\nFlexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)\nDisability insurance\nLife Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment\n401(k) Plan\nRetirement Counseling\nEmployee Assistance Program\nPaid Time Off\nPaid Holidays\nBack-Up Dependent Care\nParental Leave\nContinuing Education Program\nProfessional Licensure and Society Memberships\nSTV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.\nNot sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. 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