Construction Manager OAR II

Pacifica Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Unified School District is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of major projects, from pre-construction through close-out.

The role requires coordinating with public agencies, managing budgets and schedules, reviewing contractor submittals and change orders, and ensuring compliance with District and DSA requirements. Strong leadership and extensive construction management experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years full-time paid professional experience in Construction or Project/Construction Management, including complex projects.
• Five (5) of the fifteen years must involve coordinating complex projects with construction values over $20M.
• Design Build experience and BIM experience are preferred.
• LEED/CHPS experience or certification is preferred.
• DSA construction/design processes experience is preferred.
• OSHA 30 safety regulations knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre-construction, bid and award, construction and close-out phases.
• Review pre-construction documents and provide comments to Designer as needed.
• Plan, organize and report project status to upper management.
• Coordinate with public agencies to ensure off-site work compliance.
• Manage project budget and schedule; monitor monthly budget vs. progress.
• Supervise contractor daily activities and review schedules and submittals.
• Review substitution submittals for compliance with specifications.
• Review contractor change orders for fair pricing and schedule impacts.
• Oversee payments to contractors, architects and engineers.
• Administer professional services agreements between Architects and the District.
• Coordinate delivery of fixtures, furniture and equipment.
• Oversee project close-out with DSA and financial close-out.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or Construction Management

CCM credential to be earned within 1 year of employment

College graduates with 20+ years experience must obtain CCM within 1 year

CCM credential may substitute for education requirement

Job description

Duties

Manages, oversees, 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 daily activities of the contractor, reviews contractors’ construction schedules and submittals, and coordinates responses to the contractors’ inquiries thru 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 as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Fifteen (15) 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. Five (5) of the fifteen (15) years should have full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values of more than $20M.

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 4 ways to meet the education requirement:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or Construction Management
• 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.
• College undergraduates possess more than 20 years of Construction or Project Management experience and must complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one (1) year of employment in the Facilities Services Division.
• Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential which may substitute 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)