Owner Authorized Representative (OAR) I - Construction Project Manager

CLMI Group, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Vision

Retirement Plan (401k)

401k Matching

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public

Disability / Life

Job summary

CLMI Group, LLC seeks a Construction Manager acting as Owner Authorized Representative (OAR I) for LAUSD in Los Angeles, CA. On-site role with a demanding oversight of complex public/educational projects.

Requirements include a decade of construction/PM experience, BIM and LEED/CHPS exposure, and CCM credential within a year, with licenses preferred.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years full time paid professional experience in construction management or related field.
• Three (3) years of the ten years should involve coordinating complex projects >$10M.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
• CCM credential to be earned within one year; CCM may substitute education.

Responsibilities

• Manages, overseas and coordinates all facets of pre-construction, bid/award, construction and close-out.
• Reviews pre-construction documents and submits comments to Designer as needed.
• Plans, organizes, and prepares reports on status and progress for upper management.
• Coordinates with public agencies and District staff during pre-construction and construction.
• Manages project budget and schedule to meet District standards; monitors budget monthly.
• Oversees daily contractor activities; reviews schedules, submittals, and RFC responses.
• Reviews contractor change orders for fair pricing and schedule impact.
• Reviews payments to contractors, architects, engineers, and others.
• Administers Professional Service Agreements between Architects and the District.
• Coordinates delivery of fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
• Monitors project close-out with DSA and final financial close-out.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Budget management

BIM

LEED/CHPS

DSA processes

OSHA 30

Education

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

CCM credential within 1 year

CCM credential substituted for education

Tools

BIM

DSA procedures

Job description

Position Title: Construction Manager fulfilling the role ofOwner Authorized Representative (OAR) I for LAUSD

Location: Los Angeles, CA - (On-Site)

Candidate Submission Deadline: Continuous Until Positions are filled

Number of Positions: 4

Duties:

• Manages, overseas 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 the daily activities of the contractor, reviews contractors’ construction schedules and submittals, and coordinates responses to the contractors’ inquiries through 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

Minimum Requirements

Required Experience:

• Ten (10) 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. Three (3) years of the ten (10) years should have full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values of more than $10M.

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. The 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 may be substituted 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)

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $175,000.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• 401k Matching
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term / Long Term Disability / Life