Construction Manager - OAR II

Pacifica Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Construction Manager to oversee complex projects in the educational sector. This role involves managing all phases of construction, from pre-construction to project close-out, ensuring compliance with budget and schedule requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, particularly with projects exceeding $10 million. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including public agencies and contractors, to ensure successful project delivery. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to impactful educational facilities in the community.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Construction/Project Management with $10M+ project experience.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or valid CCM credential required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of construction projects from pre-construction to close-out.
• Oversee project budget and schedule, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with public agencies and manage contractor communications.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Budget Management

Contract Negotiation

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Tools

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Project Management Software

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manages, oversees and coordinates all facets of the pre-construction, bid and award, construction and close-out phase of all assigned projects
• Reviews pre-construction documents and submits comments to Designer as necessary
• Plans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projects
• Coordinates with all pertinent public agencies during pre-construction and construction to comply with all off-site work; coordinates with various District and Project staff
• Manages 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/progress
• Manages 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 document
• Reviews substitution submittals from contractors to ensure specification and/or District requirements are complied with
• Receives, 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 manner
• Reviews the process and monitors payments for the contractor, architects, engineers and any other pertinent parties
• Administers provisions of Professional Service Agreements between Architects and the District
• Coordinates District delivery of related fixtures, furniture and equipment
• Monitors and manages project close-out with respect to project certification with the Division of State Architects (DSA) and project financial close out
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Required Experience:

• 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 in excess of $10M.

Required Education:

• 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. 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

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)

Preferred Licenses:

• 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)