Project Manager / Construction Manager

AECOM; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager / Construction Manager based in San Luis Obispo, CA. This role focuses on educational projects and requires strong project management skills along with a BA/BS and 4 years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include seven years of managing capital projects and experience with healthcare facilities design. The position involves resolving construction issues, overseeing contractors, and managing project timelines and costs. Relocation and sponsorship are not available.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Seven years of experience managing facilities design or capital project planning.
• Experience with healthcare facilities design and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex construction project-related issues and disputes.
• Review status and progress of construction projects relative to schedules.
• Manage and oversee contractors and project reporting.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Dispute resolution

Contract administration

Education

BA/BS in relevant field

Job description

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager / Construction Manager to be based in San Luis Obispo, CA. This role will focus on Educational Projects in Southern California.

• Resolves complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements
• Reviews status and overall construction project progress relative to submitted construction schedules
• Reviews change orders from all construction projects and assesses their impact
• Assists Client management staff with bid and contract planning
• Assesses bid specifications according to Client needs and probability of completion under stated timeline
• Reviews status and monitors variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting
• Reviews and verifies submitted applications for payment and performs overall fiscal management of multiple construction projects
• Provides functional direction over areas of responsibility including construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control
• Reviews and monitors overall administration of contracts for Architects and related consultants
• Coordinates program activities with other Client organizational branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Asset Management Branch, Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations
• Reviews and takes recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects
• Actively manages General Contractors in the field
• Project reporting
• Manage staff

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 4 Years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Experience

• Seven years of professional experience managing the facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects that include overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities
• Five years of experience with healthcare facilities design, planning and construction
• In-field management of General Contractors
• Experience with construction management
• Manages projects $90M and above
• Local worker PLAs, prevailing wage / DIR experience, public works projects, DSA experience
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with architecture, engineering or construction management
• Additional courses in business administration, public relations, accounting, school finance, personnel management, educational facilities planning, and communication are preferred

Preferred Licenses and Certificates

• A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
• A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)
• LEED Professional Accreditation

Additional Information

Relocation is not available for this role

Sponsorship is not offered at this time or in the future

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.