Architectural Design Manager

Position Title: 

Architectural Design Manager (School Construction Projects) 

Owners Team

Client / Program:

Los Angeles Unified School District – A/E Services

Position Location:

Downtown Los Angeles 

Start Date:                                                        

Approximately September 2026

Salary $220,000 to $223,000 per year as a full-time employee, plus full company benefits, including 10 paid vacation days, 11 paid holidays, and 5 paid sick days.

Company medical insurance and 401K plan

DACM Project Management, Inc. is a full-service program and project construction management company established in 1987.

Position Overview: 

The successful candidate for this position will be assigned to the LAUSD Facilities A/E Services Program 

Position Functions:

1. Manage multiple projects with particular emphasis on seismic, critical repair and retrofit

projects

2. Manage and supervise a team of design professionals and other professionals through the

design review process

3. Manage multiple projects, including engineering repair and critical repair, through interaction

with Architects, consultants, and District personnel to ensure timely completion of these

projects

4. 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

5. 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

6. Provide Architects with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives,

standards, sites, schedules, and budgets for each project

7. Establish and follow an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the

design meets the overall goals and objectives for each project

8. Provide maximum value for dollars budgeted, and are appropriate and enduring to meet the

functional needs of the District, the local community, and the environment

9. Review design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget

10. Monitor project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations and updates

11. Perform other duties as assigned