Owner Authorized Representative I

Struction Solutions, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Struction Solutions is seeking an experienced Owner Authorized Representative I (OAR I) to oversee commercial and public educational facility construction projects from pre-construction through close-out. You will ensure budgets, schedules, quality, and District requirements are met while coordinating with design teams, contractors, and public agencies.

The role emphasizes managing complex projects valued at over $10 million, with responsibility for change orders, payments, and DSA certification

Qualifications

• 10 years of full-time professional experience in construction/project management; 3+ years with $10M+ projects.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture/engineering/construction management; CCM acceptable in lieu of degree.
• CCM credential and/or CA professional license preferred/required per path.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases from pre-construction to close-out with control of budgets and schedules.
• Review design and pre-construction documents; provide comments to design team.
• Prepare progress reports for upper management and districts.
• Coordinate with public agencies, district staff, and project teams.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer

Tools

BIM

DSA processes

Job description

Owner Authorized Representative I (OAR I)

Struction Solutions

Struction Solutions is seeking an experienced Owner Authorized Representative I (OAR I) to manage commercial and/or public educational facility construction projects. This role oversees assigned projects from pre-construction through close-out, ensuring budgets, schedules, quality standards, and District requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Review pre-construction documents and provide comments to the design team.

• Prepare project status and progress reports for upper management.

• Coordinate with public agencies, District personnel, and project teams regarding off-site work and applicable requirements.

• Manage project budgets and schedules, reviewing budgets monthly to ensure they accurately reflect project progress.

• Oversee daily contractor activities, review construction schedules and submittals, and coordinate responses to Requests for Clarification (RFCs).

• Review proposed substitutions for compliance with specifications and District requirements.

• Review and negotiate contractor change order proposals, including pricing and schedule impacts.

• Review and monitor payments to contractors, architects, engineers, and other project partners.

• Administer professional service agreements between architects and the District.

• Coordinate delivery of District-provided fixtures, furniture, and equipment.

• Manage project close-out, including Division of the State Architect (DSA) certification and financial close-out.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following qualification paths:

Option 1:

• Ten (10) years of full-time, paid professional experience in construction and/or project and construction management of commercial and/or public educational facilities.

• At least three (3) of those years must include full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with individual construction values exceeding $10 million. Project values cannot be combined to meet this requirement.

• A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in architecture, engineering, or construction management. A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from CMAA may substitute for the degree requirement.

OR

Option 2:

• Fifteen (15) years of full-time, paid professional experience in construction and/or project and construction management of commercial and/or public educational facilities.

• At least eight (8) of those years must include full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with individual construction values exceeding $10 million. Project values cannot be combined to meet this requirement.

• A degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management and/or a CCM credential is preferred but not required under this qualification path.

Preferred Experience and Credentials

• Design-build project experience.

• Experience using Building Information Modeling (BIM).

• Experience with LEED-certified projects and/or Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS).

• Familiarity with DSA construction and design processes.

• Knowledge of construction safety and OSHA regulations, with OSHA 30 training.

• Current California Architect registration or Professional Engineer license.

• Current Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential issued by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).