Project Manager - LAUSD Projects Throughout LA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base + bonus

Full Medical, life insurance etc.

401K with company match

PTO + Vacation + Sick time

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead LAUSD school construction, modernization, and repair projects across Los Angeles. You will ensure safe, code-compliant facilities delivered on time and on budget while minimizing disruption to school operations.

The role requires strong construction management skills, familiarity with LAUSD processes, and ability to coordinate district staff, architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction-related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years PM experience delivering public K12 projects, especially with LAUSD preferred.
• Knowledge of DSA processes, CBC, Title 24, ADA and public-school constraints.
• Proficient in construction management software and budgeting/reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; capable of coordinating with district leadership and agencies.
• Budget control, change orders, and contract administration experience.
• PMP/CCM or equivalent preferred; OSHA 10/30 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of LAUSD projects from pre-construction to closeout, including planning, scheduling, cost control, permitting, and commissioning.
• Develop and manage schedules, budgets, and cash flow forecasts; implement corrective actions to meet milestones.
• Coordinate procurement and management of contractors, consultants, and subcontractors; oversee bids and change orders.
• Ensure compliance with LAUSD standards, DSA, CBC, Title 24, ADA, and other regulations.
• Serve as primary contact with site admins, teachers, parents, and community stakeholders for schedules and safety plans.
• Implement site safety programs and ensure contractor OSHA/LADUSD safety policy compliance.
• Oversee quality assurance/quality control including submittals, RFIs, inspections, testing, and punch lists.
• Prepare timely project documentation, minutes, and progress updates; maintain accurate records and as-builts.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks; develop contingency plans and resolve schedule/budget/quality issues.
• Lead closeout activities including final inspections, turnover docs, training, and warranty coordination.

Skills

Construction management

LAUSD processes

Budgeting & reporting

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

OSHA safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Manager - LAUSD Projects (Los Angeles)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead K12 school construction, modernization, and repair projects for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) throughout Los Angeles. The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering safe, code-compliant facilities on time and on budget while minimizing disruption to school operations. This role requires strong construction management skills, familiarity with LAUSD processes and school environments, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders including district staff, architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of LAUSD projects from pre-construction through closeout, including planning, scheduling, cost control, permitting, construction administration, and commissioning.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and cash flow forecasts; monitor progress and implement corrective actions to meet milestones and financial targets.
• Coordinate procurement and management of contractors, consultants, and subcontractors; oversee bid processes, contract administration, and change order control.
• Ensure compliance with LAUSD standards, Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements, California Building Code, Title 24 energy requirements, ADA, and other applicable regulations and permits.
• Serve as primary point of contact with LAUSD site administrators, teachers, parents, and community stakeholders to communicate schedules, safety plans, and project impacts; minimize disruption to school operations and student safety.
• Implement and enforce site safety programs and ensure contractor compliance with OSHA and LAUSD safety policies; conduct regular safety inspections.
• Manage quality assurance and quality control processes including submittals, RFIs, field inspections, testing, and punchlist resolution to achieve project standards.
• Prepare and submit timely project documentation, reports, meeting minutes, and progress updates to LAUSD and internal leadership; maintain accurate project records and as-built documentation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; develop contingency plans and proactively resolve issues that threaten schedule, budget, or quality.
• Lead closeout activities including final inspections, commissioning, turnover documentation, training for facility staff, and warranty coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience delivering public K12 school projects or similar public-sector construction; direct experience with LAUSD projects strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DSA processes, California Building Code (CBC), Title 24, ADA requirements, and public-school construction constraints and scheduling.
• Proven proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera, Microsoft Project) and strong Excel skills for budgeting and reporting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills; experience coordinating with district leadership, school staff, community groups, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets, change orders, and contract administration.
• PMP, CCM, or equivalent project management certification preferred; OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
• Ability to pass LAUSD background checks and fingerprinting; valid California drivers license and willingness to travel to multiple LAUSD sites across Los Angeles as required.

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Benefits

• Competitive base + bonus
• Full Medical, life insurance etc.
• 401K with company match
• PTO + Vacation + Sick time