Owner Authorized Representative I

Struction Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Struction Solutions is seeking an experienced Owner Authorized Representative I (OAR I) to manage commercial and public educational facility construction projects in Los Angeles. You will oversee projects from pre-construction through close-out, ensuring budgets, schedules and District requirements are met.

You will coordinate with design teams, public agencies, and district staff; review documents, monitor progress, and administer contracts and payments.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of full-time, paid professional experience in construction and/or project management of commercial and/or public educational facilities.
• Experience coordinating complex projects with individual construction values exceeding $10 million.
• Bachelor's degree or CCM credential may substitute for the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all phases of assigned projects from pre-construction through 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 reflect progress.
• Oversee daily contractor activities, review schedules and submittals, and respond to RFCs.
• Review proposed substitutions for compliance with specifications and District requirements.
• Review and negotiate contractor change orders and monitor payments to project partners.

Skills

Construction management

Budget and schedule control

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

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

CCM credential (substitution for degree)

Tools

BIM (Building Information Modeling)

DSA/building 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).