OAR II

Padcomdcm; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement contributions

Professional development

Job summary

PADCOM is seeking an OAR II to manage all phases of large-scale LAUSD construction projects on-site, ensuring schedule, budget, and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes coordination with design teams, public agencies, and District staff to deliver high-quality facilities.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in construction/project management, and a CCM credential or equivalent, with experience on public/educational facilities and BIM-enabled workflows.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of full-time professional experience in construction and/or project management.
• At least 5 years of experience managing complex projects with construction values exceeding $20 million.
• Experience on public or educational facility projects preferred.
• Design-Build delivery experience preferred.
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) preferred.
• OSHA 30 or higher preferred.
• Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage, oversee, and coordinate all phases of assigned projects including pre-construction, bid/award, construction, and close-out.
• Review pre-construction documents and provide comments to design teams.
• Prepare and present project status and progress reports to management.
• Coordinate with public agencies and District staff to ensure compliance with off-site work requirements.
• Manage project budgets and schedules; monitor monthly expenditures and progress.
• Oversee contractor activities, review schedules, and coordinate responses to RFCs.
• Review contractor submittals and substitutions for compliance with specifications and District standards.
• Review and negotiate contractor change order proposals to achieve fair and reasonable pricing.
• Monitor and process payments for contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Administer Professional Service Agreements between architects and the District.
• Coordinate delivery of District-provided furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).
• Manage project close-out activities including DSA certification and financial close-out.

Skills

Strong project management

Budgeting

Contractor coordination

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

CCM credential

20+ years construction/project management experience

Job description

PADCOM is deeply invested in our employees; we look at our team as a family.

OAR II

OAR II (Owner’s Authorized Representative II)

About the Role

PADCOM Design & Construction Management Services is seeking experienced OAR II (Owner’s Authorized Representative II) professionals to support LAUSD’s Facilities Services Division.

This role is responsible for managing and coordinating all phases of assigned construction projects, from pre-construction through close-out. The OAR II serves as the District’s on-site representative, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with District standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Manage, oversee, and coordinate all phases of assigned projects including pre-construction, bid/award, construction, and close-out.

Review pre-construction documents and provide comments to design teams.

Prepare and present project status and progress reports to management.

Coordinate with public agencies and District staff to ensure compliance with off-site work requirements.

Manage project budgets and schedules; monitor monthly expenditures and progress.

Oversee contractor activities, review schedules, and coordinate responses to Requests for Clarifications (RFCs).

Review contractor submittals and substitutions for compliance with specifications and District standards.

Review and negotiate contractor change order proposals to achieve fair and reasonable pricing.

Monitor and process payments for contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants.

Administer Professional Service Agreements between architects and the District.

Coordinate delivery of District-provided furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).

Manage project close-out activities including DSA certification and financial close-out.

Perform other duties as assigned to support project delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Candidates may meet the education requirement through one of the following:

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
OR

Bachelor’s degree in any field with ability to obtain a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one year
OR

More than 20 years of construction/project management experience with requirement to obtain CCM within one year
OR

Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential

Experience

Minimum 15 years of full-time professional experience in construction and/or project management

At least 5 years of experience managing complex projects with construction values exceeding $20 million

Experience on public or educational facility projects preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Design-Build delivery experience

Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Experience with LEED or CHPS-certified projects

Familiarity with Division of the State Architect (DSA) processes

Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations (OSHA 30 preferred)

Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer

Skills & Knowledge

Strong project management and coordination skills

Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and contractor performance

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Work Conditions & Requirements

Onsite position at active school construction sites

May require extended hours depending on project needs

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: Competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities