Design Associate

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.                                        

Employee Benefits:

• 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

O2EPCM, Inc. https://o2epcm.com/  

Position: Design Associate

Salary Range: $115,000 - $120,000

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)    

Type: Full-Time                

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 community
- Performs other related tasks required.

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

Knowledge/Skills:
- Architectural, Engineering, or Planning terms, concepts, and symbols
- Architectural characteristics of building materials and technical detailing
- Research methods and techniques, including planning studies and surveys, determining
variables, and developing sources of data
- Basic record keeping methods
- Software: Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Autocad, Revit
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of computer database and related equipment
- Analyze architectural/engineering/planning problems related to assigned educational facilities
projects and recommend appropriate and feasible solutions.
- Interpret federal, state, and local codes related to educational facilities
- Possess knowledge of California Department of Education, Division of the State Architect,
applicable building and engineering codes, fire codes and energy codes. (i.e.: ADA, CA Title 24, CalGreen, etc.)
- Make detailed and accurate calculations and surveys
- Compile, interpret/analyze, and summarize data, and recognize the implications of complex
documents
- Has the ability to collaborate with other team members
- Ability to multi-task

 

 

Please note, if you move forward in the submission process, you will be asked to provide the following below.

1. Most updated resume
2. Certifications or Licenses obtained
3. 3-4 Professional References
4. Project List with values, dates, and company of any projects worked

 

 

 

THIS POSITION IS ONSITE AND YOU MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF RESIDENCY IN SOUNTHERN CALIFORNIA TO BE CONSIDERED

 

 

NO PER DIEM. These are W2, long-term jobs with full benefits. NO relocation packages.