Design Services Manager

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.The Design Services Manager provides the overall design services planning, coordination, and direction for Program Management to ensure it meets the client's programmatic needs and standards, industry design standards, regulatory codes, and industry trends on correctional projects. This position is based in Sacramento, CA.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:The Design Services Manager will be directly responsible for organizing and directing all efforts of the assigned individuals from the Technical Support Services Group. The Design Services Manager will work directly with assigned staff of architects, engineers, and other design professionals to ensure that all required design services are delivered at the highest level possible. Required design services include architectural space programs, prototypical design elements, security standards, sustainability standards, owner Design and Construction Standards guidelines, guideline specifications and a variety of other services that will establish the Program design standards and parameters. The Design Services Manager reports internally to the Deputy Program Manager for Program Controls. The Design Services Manager provides overall guidance for:Project Design ReviewProvide oversight of HVAC upgrades and infrastructure upgradesDevelopment, refinement, and overall management of the client's design review processScheduling, development, and execution of Subconsultant design review contracts and Task OrdersAssist A/E Teams, Design Review Teams, Commissioning Teams, HCAI/OSHPD Peer Review Teams, Construction Management Teams, Project Managers, and Client Stakeholders in the design review processProvide oversight of multiple Design Review Team effortsConduct Quality Assurance and Quality Control of the design review processClient Standard Design Documents (SDD) Drawings, Specifications, and Space StandardsAssist in the development and management of change requests to the SDD Drawings and SpecificationsExecution of Subconsultant SDD review contracts and Task OrdersProvide review, editing, and oversight of Subconsultant SDD review effortsAssist in review and edit of client's Design Criteria Guidelines, standards, and drawingsProvide guidance on space standards specific to client's programmatic needsField AssessmentOccasional travel for field assessment of existing conditions within occupied prisonsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or equivalent is requiredMinimum of 9 years of experience as an Architectural/Engineering/Design Project Manager and an additional 3 years of experience as a Senior Project Manager supervising staff is requiredAdvanced knowledge and application of master planning, A/E solicitation, project development, design-phase management, construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, contracts and delivery methods is requiredKnowledge of Design-Build contracting methodology is preferredThorough understanding of construction contracts, documents, drawings, and specifications and applied experience in the areas of project administrative and personnel interaction in professional settings is requiredAbility to work independently, but within strict established guidelines, and to prioritize and manage multiple efforts concurrently is requiredThorough knowledge of the CCR Title 24 Standards is requiredAbility to clearly communicate code-based and standards design criteria directly with client’s executive staff is requiredExperience in effectively and respectfully supervising multiple staff/consultants is requiredExperience with large campus or multi-building facilities is preferredStrong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products is required; SharePoint experience is preferredRegistration as an Architect or Professional Engineer is required; California licensure is preferredBasic security check meeting client's guidelines is requiredOffered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The Salary range for this position is $200,000-$210,000.BenefitsVanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at Federal ContractorRequest Priority Protected Veteran ReferralsEOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/DisabledContact Email: medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.We Participate in E-VerifyPursuant to the Ban The Box Act/Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.#LI-GK1

Created: 2025-09-22