Owner's Authorized Representative II - Los Angeles, CA

Mckissack & Mckissack; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Tuition Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Matching 401k Plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid-Time-Off

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

McKissack & McKissack in Los Angeles is seeking an Owner’s Authorized Representative II to guide large, complex projects from pre-construction through closeout. This role demands seasoned leadership to coordinate designers, contractors, and public agencies with a client-focused mindset.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, and documentation, ensure district standards, and drive project success across construction management, architecture, and interior design disciplines.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Five (5) years with full responsibility for coordinating complex projects valued at more than $20M, with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
• Alternative: Twenty (20) years of full-time paid professional experience in construction and/or project and construction management, including fifteen (15) years coordinating complex projects valued at more than $20M. CCM preferred but not required.

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.

Skills

Years of experience in construction

Leadership and coordination

Budget and schedule management

Education

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

CCM credential may substitute for education

Tools

California Architect registration

California Professional Engineer registration

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Job description

Join McKissack & McKissack as Owner's Authorized Representative II in LA! Drive transformative projects and thrive in a diverse culture.

Join McKissack & McKissack's team! Immediate opening for an Owner’s Authorized Rep II 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

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 five (5) years with full responsibility for coordinating complex projects valued at more than $20M, plus a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management. A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may substitute for the education requirement.

Alternatively, twenty (20) years of full-time paid professional experience in construction and/or project and construction management of commercial and/or public/educational facility construction, including fifteen (15) years with full responsibility for coordinating complex projects valued at more than $20M. 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: $150,000 to $170,000/yearly (dependent on years of experience, competency, travel requirements)

Employee Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

McKissack & McKissackis 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 [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.

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