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Senior Design Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$185K - $205K/yr

The Senior Design Manager leads and oversees all design activities for the School Upgrade Program ... design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities * 5 years of this ...

Senior Design Manager - IAD Does the thought of joining one of the fastest-growing, privately held ... contracts. * Manages the project with the business in mind and works to ensure the project is ...

Arcadis is looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our Resilience Water Team with 10 or more years' experience in planning, design and/or construction of water, wastewater and stormwater ...

Arcadis is looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our Resilience Water Team with 10 or more years' experience in planning, design and/or construction of water, wastewater and stormwater ...

Design Senior Manager

New York, NY

$138K - $182K/yr

Join our team and help us open more. Sr. Design Manager Grubhub is looking for a Sr. Design Manager who thrives in fast-paced, startup-style environments--someone energized by ambiguity and motivated ...

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Design Senior Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $172K/yr

Join our team and help us open more. Sr. Design Manager Grubhub is looking for a Sr. Design Manager who thrives in fast-paced, startup-style environments-someone energized by ambiguity and motivated ...

Design Senior Manager

Chicago, IL

$130K - $172K/yr

Join our team and help us open more. Sr. Design Manager Grubhub is looking for a Sr. Design Manager who thrives in fast-paced, startup-style environments--someone energized by ambiguity and motivated ...

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Design Senior Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $172K/yr

Join our team and help us open more. Sr. Design Manager Grubhub is looking for a Sr. Design Manager who thrives in fast-paced, startup-style environments-someone energized by ambiguity and motivated ...

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How much do contract senior design manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract senior design manager in the United States is $97,101.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,000.00 and $136,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Senior Design Manager vs Contract Product Designer?

AspectContract Senior Design ManagerContract Product Designer
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s or master’s in design, architecture, or related field; leadership experienceRequires a degree in design, graphic design, or related field; strong portfolio
Work EnvironmentLeads design teams, manages projects, collaborates with stakeholdersFocuses on creating visual and user experience designs, often independently or in small teams
Industry UsageUsed in architecture, construction, and large-scale design projectsCommon in digital, branding, and product development sectors

The Contract Senior Design Manager oversees design teams and manages large projects, often in architecture or construction. In contrast, the Contract Product Designer focuses on creating visual and user experience designs for digital products. While both roles require design credentials, their work environments and industry applications differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Contract Senior Design Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Full Time, and 37% Contract. Highlights an 84% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,101 per year, or $46.7 per hour.
Senior Design Manager - Higher Education

Senior Design Manager - Higher Education

STV

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$196K - $224K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

The Senior Design Manager is the Campus Project team's primary interface with the Design Consultants and Specialty Consultants (Design Team). From planning to close-out and DSA certification, and at all key design milestones, the Senior Design Manager proactively coordinates, manages and monitors the design process to ensure that Campus projects are designed, constructed and completed in compliance with DSA guidelines and bulletins, programming and project criteria documents, building codes, the District's schedules and budgets, the District's standards for design and construction, the District's policies, rules and regulations and the requirements of the SOP. The Senior Design Manager collaborates with other Campus Project team members, the Design Team and District stakeholders to define the scope of Campus Projects, resolve design-related issues, and address the expectations of District stakeholders. The Senior Design Manager is responsible for QAQC review of plans, specifications, cut sheets, schedules and other design documents for quality, constructability, coordination, and clarity. The Senior Design Manager manages the process for timely and compliant production, review and sign-off of design deliverables. During construction, the Senior Design Manager reviews and provides comments to the Design Team on DSA construction change directives (CCDs) for completeness and compliance with design intent, guides the Design Team through the DSA review process, evaluates and reports on the impacts of design changes, and manages DSABox submittals.

Minimum Qualifications:

10 years of experience in design and/or design management.
5 years of the foregoing 10 years of experience must be with projects requiring DSA or OSHPD Certification
BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of DSA requirements and relevant provisions of the California Public Contract Code, as well as regulations and requirements governing DSA submissions.

Experience in design and design management of major K-14 or higher education projects.

Understanding of Sustainable Design Principles.

Understanding of risk management principles and the risk management process.

Understanding of scope definition and scope interface.

A current and valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or as a Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Compensation Range:

$196,118.41 - $224,135.33

STV offers the following benefits Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) Paid Holidays (9 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.