Bond Project Manager

El Camino College; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino College in Torrance, CA seeks a Bond Project Manager under the supervision of the Executive Director of Facilities Planning and Services. You will manage Measure E capital projects, oversee design and construction professionals, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.

You will liaison with contractors, ensure regulatory compliance, and monitor budgets and expenditures while guiding the planning, design, and post-occupancy phases of multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, urban planning or any other technical field of study.
• Four years of progressive work experience in construction planning and project management with values in excess of $10 million.

Responsibilities

• Develop capital construction project plans, designs, and schedules; prepare budgets.
• Coordinate procurement; conduct bid outreach; lead pre-construction activities; assist in contract prep.

Skills

Budgeting

CPM scheduling

Team supervision

Negotiation

Interpreting documents

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture/engineering/construction management

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION

Under general direction and supervision of the Executive Directorof Facilities Planning and Services, the Bond Project Managerassists with the development and management of all District capitalconstruction projects and is supported by Measure E bond funds.Oversees, plans, organizes, and supervises the work of contracteddesign and construction professionals. The Bond Project Managerserves as the liaison between project stakeholders, third-partycontractors, and the District during the planning, designing,construction, and post-occupancy phases of assigned capitalprojects. Ensures that construction projects are successfullydelivered within budget, on time, and in compliance with regulatoryguidelines and District specifications.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Participates in developing capital construction project plans, designs, and schedules. Prepares preliminary and final project budgets. Presents recommendations for budget adjustments, as appropriate.
• Manages the procurement process in consultation with the District's Purchasing Office. Prepares specifications; conducts contractor outreach; leads pre-bid job site visits; holds pre-construction meetings; participates in the evaluation of bids; and assists in the preparation of construction contracts.
• Facilitates committee design meetings to prepare Initial Project Proposals and Final Project Proposals. Provides guidance and recommendations to committee members on the completeness and constructability of design documents at appropriate construction phases.
• Oversees and coordinates capital construction activities and services of architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and other consultants from the planning/design phase through post-occupancy and close out. Interfaces with regulatory agencies and others to manage the process of obtaining all required project reviews, permits, and approvals.
• Monitors capital construction commitments and expenditures. Maintains up-to-date records from the planning/design phase through close out.
• Monitors progress of construction. Reads and interprets plans, specification, and other technical documents. Monitors conformity of construction with contract documents and specifications. Conducts quality assurance reviews to ensure work is satisfactorily performed and completed.
• Ensures that completed construction work complies with current building codes and other regulatory requirements.
• Schedules and leads construction progress meetings. Delivers project reports to keep all relevant parties informed on status of time and cost elements of project.
• Identifies potential problems and resolves project issues and jobsite conflicts in a time effective manner. Implements review processes and mechanisms early in the project to minimize delays in construction progress and to minimize impact on the project budget. Develops communication and risk mitigation plans, as needed.
• Oversees change orders requested by project stakeholders. Provides recommendations to supervisor on budget, time, and scope implications of change orders. Monitors costs to ensure project is delivered within District established cost expectations. Prepares financial reports upon request.
• Conducts final inspections of capital construction projects as assigned. Coordinates construction closeout procedures and arranges for official acceptance of projects on behalf of the District. Oversees post-occupancy review process for projects as assigned.
• Conducts facility utilization reviews and measurements to document the District's space inventory.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, constructionmanagement, urban planning or any other technical field ofstudy.

Four years of progressive work experience in construction planningand project management with values in excess of $10 million.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Areas of Expertise

• Knowledge of construction management for a variety of projects in ahigher education setting.
• Knowledge of Uniform Building Code, California Building Code, California Occupational Safety and Health Act, California Public Contracts Code, Americans with Disabilities Act, and other related statutes related to construction projects.
• Knowledge of the State of California Capital Outlay and theDeferred Maintenance Programs for Community Colleges, CaliforniaPublic Contracts Code, and California Education Code.
• Knowledge of Division of State Architect protocols, procedures, andrequirements.
• Knowledge of LEED certification process.
• Knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act processes andrequirements.
• Knowledge of generally accepted construction principles andpractices as related to public works, community colleges, andschools.
• Knowledge of general purchasing and contract administration methodsand practices.
• Knowledge of building and infrastructure materials, components, andsystems.
• Knowledge of methods, practices, equipment, and supplies used infacility maintenance and construction and building and safetyregulations.
• Knowledge of the Critical Path Method (CPM) for scheduling projectactivities.
• Knowledge of the California Community Space InventoryProgram.
• Knowledge of the California Uniform Public Construction CostAccounting Act.

• Experienced managing work performance of architects, engineers, andother building trades professionals.
• Experience working in an educational setting with responsibilityfor facility planning, maintenance, and constructionmanagement.
• Experienced working with regulatory agencies and cityinspectors.
• Experienced working with labor contracts and/or representedworkforces.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understandingof the diverse academic, socioeconomic, disabilities, genderidentities, sexual orientations, and ethnic backgrounds ofcommunity college students, faculty, and staff.

Abilities/Skills

• Skilled at working with multiple viewpoints and perspectives.
• Skilled in construction budget preparation and job costaccounting.
• Skilled in supervising, budget development, crisis management, andproject management.
• Skilled at negotiating and team building.
• Skilled in interpersonal relations.
• Skilled in interpreting legal, technical, and constructiondocuments.
• Skilled in motivating teams and collaborating with diverseconstituents.
• Skilled in respectful and tactful interactions with diversepopulations of people.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professionalmanner.
• Ability to work under stringent timelines and budgets.
• Ability to develop and evaluate CPM schedules using relevantsoftware programs.
• Ability to analyze and review construction documents.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workloads effectively to meetscheduled deadlines.
• Ability to climb and descend ladders and operate a motorizedvehicle.
• Ability to distinguish colors in electrical wiring.
• Ability to identify problems, develop alternative solutions, madedecisions, and achieve consensus on a course of action.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands described here arerepresentative of those required by an employee to perform theessential functions of this job successfully. Note: Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Standard office setting. Duties are performed primarily in anoffice environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation.Incumbents are subject to extensive contact with students, faculty,and staff with frequent interruptions, noise, and demandingtimelines. At least minimal environmental controls to assure healthand comfort. May involve working non-standard, evening, and weekendhours.

Physical Demands

Incumbents regularly sit or stand for long periods, travel shortdistances on campus on a regular basis, travel to various locationsto attend meetings and conduct work, use hands and fingers tooperate an electronic keyboard or other office machines, reach withhands and arms, speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephonesand to provide information; see to read fine print and operatecomputer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person;and lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing up to 25pounds.

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026 at 3:00 P.M.

SALARY:

Starting salary is $142,203 annually.

Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salaryschedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on acase-by-case basis. Salary increases are granted on the first dayof the month following each year of service, until Step F isreached ($164,845 annually).

Employees contribute 8% of their earnings toward the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position is designated as a full-time, twelve-month classifiedadministrator position. The standad work week is 40 hours ofscheduled duty per week of not more than five consecutiveworkdays.

Work schedule may include weekends, evenings, and/or holidays basedon business needs. Administrators may work all or a portion of theworkdays that fall between December 25 and January 1. Administrators may also use their accrued vacation days to coverall or a portion of the workdays that fall between December 25 and January 1.

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification ofall information provided on the employment application,credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employmentmust agree to be fingerprinted, submit Certificate of Completion ofthe Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proofof eligibility for employment in the United States, and present avalid Social Security card upon hire.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations mustcontact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working daysprior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant AccommodationRequest (maxient.com)

INTERVIEW EXPENSES

Individuals identified for FINAL interviews are eligible to haveexpenses paid. Reimbursement will be limited to economy airfare (toand from point of origin) and for meals and lodging. The maximumallocated for meals, lodging and transportation is $600. Finalistsmust complete and submit a W-9 Form and Human Resource's "InterviewExpense Reimbursement Form" and include appropriate supportdocumentation to receive the allowable reimbursement amount.

Foreign Transcripts:

Transcripts issued outside the UnitedStates of America require a course-by-course analysis with anequivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluationservice verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accreditedinstitution within the USA. For information on transcriptevaluation services, please visit:http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf .

FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES OR APPLICATION MATERIAL SUBMISSION QUESTIONS, CONTACT:

El Camino College

HR Service Partner

Pamela Jones

310-660-3593, Ext. 3478

[e-mail]

16007 Crenshaw Boulevard

Torrance, CA 90506

EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providingan educational and employment environment in which no person issubjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceivedrace, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (includingpregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, maritalstatus, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on anyother basis as required by state and federal law.