Project Manager II Sustainability

ENGICON CM; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Los Angeles Community College District PMO is seeking a senior project manager for the bond program, focusing on capital construction, modernization, and sustainability initiatives. You will lead sustainability projects and ensure planning aligns with district goals while managing multiple projects and reporting progress.

The role emphasizes risk management, contract oversight, and adherence to DSA/PMO protocols, with responsibility for delivering on time and within budget across complex

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing multiple construction projects within a large capital improvement program.
• Experience with relevant Public Codes and capital projects delivery.
• Preferred: 2 years’ experience in Educational Facility Construction.
• Experience with BIM, LEED/CHPS, and CMCI CCM credential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage sustainability projects for college construction bond operations.
• Align planning with District sustainability goals and initiatives.
• Review and develop contract documents.
• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and report project performance.
• Identify risks and create mitigation plans.
• Document and report project data timely and accurately.
• Manage 5 to 10 projects concurrently ($1M–$30M each).
• Deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Close out projects per DSA and PMO/District protocols.
• Track status and provide management reports on schedules and costs.
• Review site offices for performance and compliance with laws.
• Outreach to provide information about college projects.

Education

Bachelor or higher degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or closely related field

Architect registration (California) or Professional Engineer (CA)

Construction Manager (CCM) credential (CMCI)

Tools

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Web-based project management system

LEED certification projects

CHPS experience

DSA construction/design processes

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Location

Los Angeles Community College District PMO

Position Description

This position is bond‑eligible and is strictly limited to work associated with capital construction, modernization, and sustainability projects as defined under the BuildLACCD Bond Program. Duties performed under this position shall not include routine maintenance, repair, or operational tasks that fall within the responsibilities of facilities Maintenance & Operations (M&O). The scope of this role is exclusively tied to bond‑eligible activities such as planning, design, construction, commissioning, and related project management functions necessary to deliver capital improvements consistent with LACCD’s Capital Construction Bond Program requirements and legal limitations governing bond fund expenditures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage sustainability projects in accordance with District and program policies and procedures for College construction bond operations.
• Ensure all project planning aligns with District’s sustainability goals and initiatives.
• Follow and successfully execute program Quality Management System.
• Review and develop contract documents.
• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and report performance of construction projects.
• Identify risks and create risk mitigation plans successfully.
• Document and report all project data accurately and in a timely manner.
• Successfully manage and execute 5 to 10 projects simultaneously, ranging in construction value and complexity from $1M to $30M each.
• Deliver construction projects on schedule and within budget.
• Successfully closeout projects in accordance with DSA and PMO/District protocols.
• Track status of all projects and provide management reports relative to construction project delivery schedules.
• Track status and provide management reports relative to scheduling, cost control, staffing and other related construction contract requirements.
• Review and inspect construction site offices to assess performance of construction teams and adherence to legal requirements.
• Review recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects.
• Direct and assist in outreach efforts to provide information about college projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Management of multiple construction projects; experience within a large capital improvement program and familiarity with relevant Public Codes.
• BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in Educational Facility Construction.
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Knowledge of all parts of the project life cycle, to include master planning, design, construction and closeout.
• Experience in alternative delivery methods.
• Experience with using a web‑based project management system.
• Experience in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS).
• Experience in Formal Construction Partnering.
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes or similar.
• A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).