Owner's Authorized Representative I

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

Overview

Join McKissack & McKissack’s team! Immediate opening for an Owner’s Authorized Rep I in the Los Angeles, CA area. McKissack & McKissack offers opportunities to grow your career while working on transformative projects in program and construction management, architecture, and interior design. We combine technical expertise and creative vision to deliver exceptional results. Our culture values diversity, professional development, and performance. We seek team players who are humble, hungry, and smart, with strong academic or professional experience, integrity, and a client‑focused mindset. Join a team that invests in your success and rewards ambition, integrity, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage, oversee, and coordinate all phases of assigned projects, including pre‑construction, bid and award, construction, and closeout.
• Review pre‑construction documents and provide comments to the designer as needed.
• Plan, organize, and prepare reports to upper management on project status and progress.
• Coordinate with public agencies, District staff, project teams, contractors, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders during pre‑construction and construction.
• Manage project budget and schedule to meet District standards, monitor the budget monthly, and ensure the budget accurately reflects project status and progress.
• Manage daily contractor activities, review construction schedules and submittals, and coordinate responses to Requests for Clarification (RFCs) and related documents.
• Review substitution submittals, contractor change order proposals, payment processes, and schedule impacts for compliance with specifications, District requirements, and contract conditions.
• Administer Professional Service Agreements between architects and the District and coordinate District delivery of fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
• Monitor and manage project closeout, including Division of the State Architect (DSA) certification and financial closeout, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of full‑time paid professional experience in construction and/or project and construction management of commercial and/or public/educational facility construction, including three (3) years with full responsibility for coordinating complex projects valued at more than $10M (not cumulative), plus a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management. A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may substitute for the education requirement.
• Alternatively, fifteen (15) years of full‑time paid professional experience in construction and/or project and construction management of commercial and/or public/educational facility construction, including eight (8) years with full responsibility for coordinating complex projects valued at more than $10M (not cumulative). A degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management and a CCM credential are preferred but not required for this option.
• Preferred experience includes design‑build delivery, Building Information Modeling (BIM), LEED‑certified and/or Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) projects, Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes, and Safety/OSHA regulations with OSHA 30 minimum.
• Preferred licenses and certifications include California Architect registration, California Professional Engineer registration, and/or a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).

Compensation

Salary range: $140,000 to $160,000/yearly (dependent on years of experience, competency, travel requirements)

Employee Benefits

• 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
• Short and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Marketplace Perks‑at‑Work

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

McKissack & McKissack is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, and local laws. This statement applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination. Salary ranges will be disclosed where required by law (e.g., CA, CO, NY, MA). Applicants needing reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact [e-mail]. Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.