Project Manager

Morgner Construction Management Corp.; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

College District is seeking a Project Manager II to oversee multiple campus construction projects ranging from $5M to $100M. The role includes reviewing project data, conducting field checks for design and DSA compliance, and advising the College Project Director and PMO on status, schedule, costs, and governance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing complex construction, with a background in educational facilities and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• 7 years or more experience in management of multiple construction projects.
• 2 of those 7 years in educational facility design and construction.
• 4 years additional qualifying experience in excess of the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and summarizing project data and monitoring progress against plans.
• Conducting field checks for compliance of construction with design documents and DSA requirements.
• Monitor, report, and provide recommendations and solutions to the College Project Director and PMO regarding project status, delivery objectives, schedule, costs, budget, staffing, delays, disputes, changes, and compliance with SOP and other construction requirements.
• Oversee close-out of Campus Projects for compliance with contract and District requirements and manage post-construction matters such as FF&E and asset disposition.

Education

BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a closely related field

Job description

The Project Manager II manages multiple Campus Projects simultaneously, ranging in construction value from $5M to $100M. Responsibilities include, without limitation, reviewing and summarizing project data, conducting field checks for compliance of construction with design documents and DSA requirements, and monitoring, reporting, and providing recommendations and solutions to the College Project Director and PMO relative to current project status, delivery objectives, schedule, costs, budget, staffing, delays, disputes, changes, and compliance with SOP and other construction requirements.

Based on direct observations of field conditions and familiarity with all aspects of the design and construction process and supporting documentation, the Project Manager II identifies risks, proposes approaches to mitigating their impacts, and maintains a risk register database to enter and update risks and mitigation plans. The Project Manager II coordinates with the College, Design Team, and others to develop and execute construction phasing and swing space plans, and tracks progress against those plans. The Project Manager II works with the Design Team, contractors, inspectors, DSA, and others to resolve complex construction-related issues in a timely manner and within budget.

The Project Manager II directly oversees the close-out of Campus Projects for compliance with contract and District requirements, and serves as project manager of activities related to FF&E, asset disposition and surplus, and other post-construction matters. The Project Manager II must have the experience and skills to assist other CPLT and CPT members in the management and coordination of the planning, programming, and design phases of Campus Projects and in reporting to College stakeholders, the District, and the PMO.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7 years or more experience in management of multiple construction projects
• 2 of those 7 years in educational facility design and construction.
• BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
• 4 years additional qualifying experience in excess of the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a large capital improvement program and familiarity with relevant provisions of the California Public Contract Code.
• Experience in formal construction partnering.
• Current and valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architects Board, or as a Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
• Current and valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction and design processes or similar processes.
• Knowledge of all parts of the project life cycle, including planning, design, construction, and closeout.
• Ability to multi-task, solve problems, and successfully deliver projects.