Owner's Authorized Rep I: Construction Program Lead

McKissack & McKissack; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dependent Care

Commuter Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Matching 401k Plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid-Time-Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Perks-at-Work

Job summary

McKissack & McKissack in Los Angeles is seeking an Owner’s Authorized Rep I to lead complex program and construction management projects. You will coordinate with designers, engineers, public agencies, and districts, ensuring milestones, budgets, and quality standards are met.

The role requires a strong track record in large-scale facilities, deep knowledge of contract delivery, and the ability to translate client needs into actionable plans on site.

Qualifications

• Ten years of full‑time experience in construction/project management for commercial or public facilities.
• Experience coordinating complex projects >$10M and leading teams.
• Preference for BIM, LEED/CHPS, DSA processes, and OSHA 30.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of assigned projects from pre-construction to closeout.
• Review pre-construction documents and provide comments to designers.
• Prepare status reports for upper management on project progress.
• Coordinate with agencies, contractors, architects, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Manage budget and schedule to District standards and reflect progress.
• Review submittals, change orders, payments, and schedule impacts.
• Administer Professional Service Agreements and coordinate District delivery of fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
• Monitor project closeout including DSA certification and financial closeout.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Team collaboration

Education

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

CCM credential (preferred substitute)

Tools

BIM

Job description

McKissack & McKissack in Los Angeles is seeking an Owner’s Authorized Rep I to lead complex program and construction management projects. You will coordinate with designers, engineers, public agencies, and districts, ensuring milestones, budgets, and quality standards are met.

The role requires a strong track record in large-scale facilities, deep knowledge of contract delivery, and the ability to translate client needs into actionable plans on site.