LAUSD Design Associate

Duties:

• Assists Planning and Development staff by providing support services pertaining to the planning, design, and construction of educational facility projects
• Assists in performing routine procedural work related to management of Architectural- Engineering contracts and services, and preparing studies and presentations
• Reads and interprets architectural, engineering and planning documents
• Collects and organizes data for reports and presentations
• Assists in the preparation of reports and minor project research
• Updates and maintains project files with technical information
• Reviews plans and design/construction documentation for compliance with applicable LAUSD standard requirements and federal, state and local codes.
• Reviews and prepares internal documentation for completeness and approval by other District branches (i.e.: AE Contracts, AE invoices, etc.)
• Assists in coordinating project activities with other District organizational branches and departments (i.e.: Office of the Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance and Operations, Furniture + Interiors Group, Project Execution, Local Districts, etc.) in support of design and construction administration functions.
• Participates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects within the communityPerforms other duties as assigned

Compensation:

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors such as individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Work Authorization:

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Simplex Construction Management, Inc. will only hire individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Candidates must be authorized to work lawful in the US without sponsorship from Simplex.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

Simplex Construction Management, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing or employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that the applicant’s resume will become property of Simplex.

Requirements

Required Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years full-time paid professional experience working in an architecture and design setting.
• Experience performing architectural, engineering, or planning design and coordination of design disciplines, conducting surveys and field investigations, and reviewing architectural, engineering, or planning drawings and documentation
• Three (3) years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agency

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or planning.

Benefits

• 401 K Retirement account (enrollment date is subject to meeting the eligibility

requirements/guidelines)

• Medical/Dental Insurance (enrollment date is subject to eligibility requirements/guidelines)

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 200 hours broken down as follows:

o Paid sick leave (40 hours)

o Paid vacation days (80 hours)

o Paid holidays – holidays will coincide with the client’s holiday schedule (estimated 80 hours)