Senior Design Manager-A/E Services

The Greenridge Group is a prime contractor and consulting firm specializing in Project and Construction Management for major public-sector agencies.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager – A/E Services to support LAUSD’s Facilities Services Division. This senior-level role will oversee multiple seismic, critical repair, retrofit, and engineering repair projects while managing design teams and coordinating projects through the design review process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple facilities design and capital improvement projects.
• Lead and supervise architects, engineers, consultants, and other design professionals.
• Coordinate the design process to ensure compliance with project scope, budget, schedule, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee design reviews and ensure projects meet LAUSD standards and guidelines.
• Provide clear direction to architects regarding project goals, schedules, budgets, and performance expectations.
• Monitor project planning and design progress and provide recommendations and status updates.
• Review design changes and help ensure projects remain within budget.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, District personnel, and other project stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 14 years of full-time paid professional experience managing facilities design or planning and coordinating capital projects, including overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• At least 4 years of experience involving the design, planning, and construction of educational facilities or similar public-agency projects .
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• California-registered Architect or Professional Engineer (PE) .

Benefits

We offer one of the most competitive benefit packages in the industry.

• Medical, Dental & Vision : 100% employer-paid monthly premiums for employees and 50% coverage for dependents under our company-sponsored plan*
• Life Insurance: Company-paid coverage up to $50,000
• Paid Time Off (PTO) : Accrues up to 80 hours per year with increased accrual based on tenure
• Sick Leave: 10 days of paid sick leave annually - well above the average of 5-6 days offered by most firms
• Holidays: 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a paid day off for your BIRTHDAY!!!
• 401(k) : Company match up to 4% (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%)
• Education Support : Assistance with tuition, licenses, and professional certifications
• Referral Bonus: Highest employee referral program of $5,000–$10,000 depending on level of hire
• Extra Paid Leave: For jury duty, bereavement leave, and voting time for local/state/federal elections
• Client Shutdown Days : Additional paid days off when client offices are closed
• Equipment: Laptop provided as needed
• Cell Phone Stipend: $100 monthly stipend for eligible roles

Why Join Greenridge?

• Be part of trusted leader in delivering impactful public sector projects.
• Play a meaningful role in shaping safe, modern, high-quality school environments.
• Join a team of experienced professionals dedicated to public infrastructure excellence.

The Greenridge Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.