Owner's Authorized Rep I - Construction Project Lead

CMTS LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

CMTS LLC in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Owners Authorized Representative I (OAR I) to manage all phases of construction projects—from pre-construction through closeout—ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with DSA standards.

Qualified candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management (or CCM eligibility), have 10 years of full-time project experience, and at least 3 years on complex projects over $10M, with proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
• Bachelor’s degree with ability to obtain CCM within one year.
• CCM credential can substitute for degree.
• Ten years of full-time construction/project management experience.
• At least 3 years managing projects over $10M in value.
• Experience with commercial, public works, or educational facility construction.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all phases of assigned construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.
• Review pre-construction documents and provide comments to design teams.
• Prepare reports to senior management on project status and progress.
• Coordinate with public agencies and District staff to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Manage project budgets and schedules to meet District standards.
• Oversee contractor activities, schedules, and submittals.
• Coordinate responses to RFCs and related documentation.
• Review substitution submittals for compliance with specifications and District requirements.
• Evaluate and negotiate contractor change orders.
• Analyze and address schedule impacts in a timely manner.
• Review and monitor contractor, architect, and consultant payments.
• Administer professional service agreements between architects and the District.
• Coordinate delivery of fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
• Manage project closeout including DSA certification and financial closeout.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Budget management

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree with ability to obtain CCM within one year

CCM credential in lieu of degree

Job description

CMTS LLC in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Owners Authorized Representative I (OAR I) to manage all phases of construction projects—from pre-construction through closeout—ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with DSA standards.

Qualified candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management (or CCM eligibility), have 10 years of full-time project experience, and at least 3 years on complex projects over $10M, with proven