OAR II

Think Power Solutions; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer paid medical

Company-paid life insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Pride Resource Partners, LLC, a Think Power Solutions Company, seeks an experienced Owner’s Authorized Representative II to lead multi-phase construction projects from pre-construction through close-out.

The role requires extensive construction management experience, coordination with public agencies, and strong budget/schedule oversight. CM credentials and LEED/CHPS familiarity are a plus, with Think Power Solutions providing a supportive client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years of full-time paid professional experience in construction/CM of commercial or public facilities with five of the fifteen leading complex projects > $20M.
• Five (5) of the fifteen years must have full responsibility coordinating complex projects over $20M (not cumulative).
• Twenty (20) years of experience with fifteen years coordinating complex projects > $20M is also acceptable.
• CCM credential may substitute for education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates all facets of pre-construction, bid/award, construction and close-out phases.
• Reviews pre-construction docs and submits comments to Designer as necessary.
• Plans, organizes, and prepares reports on project status and progress.
• Coordinates with public agencies and District staff during pre-construction and construction.
• Manages project budget and schedule to meet District standards; monitors monthly budget.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Budget management

Schedule management

CCM credential

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering or construction management

CCM credential substitute for education

Tools

LEED

CHPS

Job description

Pride Resource Partners, LLC, a Think Power Solutions Company, is looking for a highly skilled and knowledgeable OAR (Owner’s Authorized Representative) II

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages, oversee, 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 documents
• 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 assigned

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The employee may be required to travel
• This position may require to work more than 40 hours per week
• The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds
• The employee is frequently required to move to access office equipment, etc.
• The employee will operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a copy machine etc.

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 (not cumulative)
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or construction management
• A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) may substitute for the education requirement.
• Experience in managing multiple projects concurrently; proficiency in managing various educational modernization projects is preferred

-OR-

• Twenty (20) 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. Fifteen (15) of the twenty (20) should have full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values of more than $20M (not cumulative).
• Preferred (Not Required): Graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in architecture, engineering or construction management
• Preferred (Not Required): A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

Additional Preferred Experience

• Design Build Experience

o Experience with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)

o Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes

o Safety and OSHA Safety Regulations (OSHA 30 minimum)

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)

About Think Power Solutions

Think Power Solutions is a certified Great Place to Work company! This credential was earned based on extensive ratings provided by our employees in anonymous surveys conducted by the Great Place to Work organization - the global authority on workplace culture since 1992.

Think Power Solutions is a leading tech-enabled infrastructure management solutions provider with highly skilled and dedicated consultants who clients entrust to manage their mission-critical infrastructure. Think Power Solutions was founded with the vision of providing exceptional client service influenced by modern technology to positively impact the utilities, telecom, and construction industries.

Think Power Solutions exists to serve its clients, making every effort to understand its needs to produce a high-quality deliverable specifically tailored to meet custom requirements. Our client-centric philosophy, creative thinking, and innovative solutions, combined with stellar project execution attracts top industry talent. Think Power Solutions' culture enables its people to deliver industry leading services and products.

• 100% employer paid employee-only medical plan
• 100% company paid basic life insurance
• 100% company-paid short-term disability
• Optional vision and dental insurance
• Optional long-term disability
• 9 company-paid holidays
• 10 days PTO
• 6-weeks maternity leave paid at 100%
• 1-week paternity leave paid at 100%
• Infertility benefits up to $10,000
• Adoption assistance up to $5,000

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