Construction Manager - OAR II

Pacificaservices; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead complex construction projects in Los Angeles. This role involves overseeing all aspects of pre-construction, construction, and project close-out phases, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing substantial budgets and schedules, along with a proven track record in construction management. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality projects and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in the construction field.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Construction/Project Management.
• 3 years managing complex projects over $10M.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of construction projects from pre-construction to close-out.
• Oversee project budgets and schedules to meet qualitative standards.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Budget Management

Contract Negotiation

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Tools

Construction Management Software

Job description

• 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

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 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)

Details

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $110000 - $135000 /per year

Skill Level: Mid-Senior Level

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