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Design Manager in Ventura / LA / San Diego / Riverside Counties

MAAS CompaniesRiverside, California🇺🇸United StatesPosted 15 May 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Lead impactful K-14 and higher education projects across Southern California, overseeing the entire design lifecycle with a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $180,000. This role is ideal for experienced Design Managers with DSA project expertise who thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment offering significant growth potential within a Great Place to Work certified, employee-owned company. Embrace this opportunity to shape significant educational infrastructure and advance your career.

Quick Overview

Salary
$150k - $180k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Riverside, California, United States
Posted
3 months ago
401kConstruction Management

Job Description

We are looking for a Design Manager across multiple Southern CA locations, including Ventura, LA, San Diego, and Riverside Counties! This professional will be responsible for overseeing the full design life cycle, from initial planning through project close-out and DSA certification. This individual will lead the charge in guiding and coordinating the design process to ensure projects meet all requirements, and monitor progress to keep projects aligned with established schedules, budgets, construction standards, and organizational procedures. This Design Manager will have DSA project experience, ideally having worked on K-14 and/or higher education projects.

Salary Range: $150,000 - 180,000

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 10 years of experience in design and/or design management.
  • At least 5 years of the above experience with DSA projects.
  • Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or a closely related field.

Preferred Certifications / Registrations / Qualifications:

  • Experience in the design of large K-14 / higher education projects.
  • Knowledge of DSA requirements.
  • Licensed Architect - Valid and Current Certificate of Registration as an Architect in California
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401K Retirement Plan (optional)
  • Stock Options! 100% Employee Owned – Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Safe Harbor Account: MAAS automatically contributes 3%, start accruing day 1
  • 3 weeks Paid Time Off (2 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick) and holidays
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Family and Medical Leave

Culture & Growth

  • Great Place to Work certified
  • Room for growth within the organization
  • Positive, team-oriented environment

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