Owner Authorized Representative II

The Tsui Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Vacation Pay

Sick Pay

Holiday Pay

Non-Match Retirement Contribution

Monthly Cell Phone Stipend

Work Laptop

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Owner Authorized Representative II to oversee educational facility construction projects in Los Angeles. This role offers the chance to manage complex projects, ensuring compliance with budget and schedule while coordinating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction management, particularly within the educational sector, and will be responsible for guiding projects from inception through to completion. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on the educational landscape of the region, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in construction management.
• Experience coordinating complex projects over $20M in value.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of construction projects from pre-construction to close-out.
• Coordinate with public agencies and manage project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Budget Management

Contract Negotiation

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

LEED Certification

Safety Regulations (OSHA)

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

Project Scheduling Tools

Job description

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as an Owner Authorized Representative II for a large educational client within Los Angeles County with the below duties:

• 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 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 as assigned

Required Experience:

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 in excess of $20M.

Additional Preferred Experience:

• Design Build Experience
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• 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)

Required Education:

There are 3 ways to meet the education requirement:

• 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 which may substitute for the required education

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)

Compensation and Benefits:

• Full Time Employee, Salary to be Discussed
• Medical, Vision, & Dental – 100% covered for the employee*
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
• 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
• 10 days of Holiday pay (9 Holidays, 1 Personal Day)
• 3% Non-Match (After 1 year of service)
• Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
• Laptop for work purposes