Construction Manager - OAR I

Pacifica Services, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifica Services, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Construction/Project Manager to oversee pre-construction through close-out for LAUSD projects in the Los Angeles area.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and coordinated responses to contractor inquiries, while ensuring District requirements and state compliance are met. The role requires a decade of experience in construction management of large-scale Commercial/Public projects, with emphasis on coordination across design, construction, and

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years full-time paid professional experience in Construction and/or Project/Construction Management of Commercial/Public/Educational facilities.
• Three (3) years of the ten (10) years should have responsibility for coordinating complex projects with values >$10M.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-construction, bid and award, construction and close-out phases for assigned projects.
• Review pre-construction documents and coordinate with Designer.
• Coordinate with public agencies to comply with off-site work and project staff.
• Manage project budget and schedule, monitor monthly budget reflections.
• Review contractor schedules, submittals, RFC responses, and change orders.
• Monitor payments to contractors, architects, engineers, and others.
• Coordinate delivery of fixtures, furniture, and equipment; project close-out with DSA and finances.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction management

Budget management

Scheduling

Agency coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management

Bachelor’s degree with CCM credential plan within 1 year

CCM credential substituted for education

Tools

BIM

OSHA 30

Job description

Duties:Manages, overseas and coordinates all facets of the pre-construction, bid and award, construction and close-out phase of all assigned projectsReviews pre-construction documents and submits comments to Designer as necessaryPlans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projectsCoordinates with all pertinent public agencies during pre-construction and construction to comply with all off-site work; coordinates with various District and Project staffManages both the project budget and schedule to meet the District’s qualitative standards; monitors project budget on a monthly basis and ensures that the budget accurately reflects the project status/progressManages the daily activities of the contractor, reviews contractors’ construction schedules and submittals, and coordinates responses to the contractors’ inquiries through the Requests for Clarifications (RFC) and other related documentsReviews substitution submittals from contractors to ensure specification and/or District requirements are complied withReceives, reviews, and negotiates Contractor Change Order Proposal(s) to achieve a fair & reasonable price in accordance with the General Conditions; reviews and addresses any and all Schedule impacts in accordance with the project specifications in a timely mannerReviews the process and monitors payments for the contractor, architects, engineers and any other pertinent partiesAdministers provisions of Professional Service Agreements between Architects and the DistrictCoordinates District delivery of related fixtures, furniture and equipmentMonitors and manages project close-out with respect to project certification with the Division of State Architects (DSA) and project financial close outPerform other related duties assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Ten (10) years full time paid professional experience in Construction and/or a combination of Project and Construction Management of Commercial and/or Public/Educational Facility Construction.
• Three (3) years of the ten (10) years should have full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values of more than $10M.

Additional Preferred Experience

• Design Build Experience
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Experience with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes
• Safety and OSHA Safety Regulations (OSHA 30 minimum)

Required Education

There are 3 ways to meet the education requirement:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management

OR Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree. The candidate must be able to complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one (1) year of employment in the Facilities Services Division of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

OR Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may be substituted for the required education

Preferred Licenses and Certificates

A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)