Project Mangager I - Sustainability Work Location: Los Angeles, CA

PMCS Group, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm is seeking a Project Manager I focused on sustainability in Los Angeles, CA. This pivotal role involves managing capital construction projects under the BuildLACCD Bond Program while ensuring adherence to sustainability goals. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of construction project management experience and familiarity with sustainability initiatives and public codes. This position offers a competitive salary within a dynamic organization focusing on efficiency and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in managing multiple construction projects.
• Two years of experience in sustainability-based initiatives.
• Knowledge of sustainability policy and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage sustainability projects per District policies.
• Ensure project planning aligns with sustainability goals.
• Track, document, and verify project-related field issues.
• Monitor sustainability project progress as per procedures.
• Prepare sustainability plans to assess program effectiveness.

Skills

Project Management

Sustainability Initiatives

Data Analysis

Public Codes Knowledge

Education

BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management

Job description

PROJECT MANAGER I - SUSTAINABILITY

Work location: LOS ANGELES, CA

Base Pay Range

$156,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

Position Overview and 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.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in managing multiple construction projects; experience within a large capital improvement program and familiarity with relevant Public Codes.
• Two years of experience developing, maintaining, and/or managing sustainability‑based initiatives, processes, or programs involving the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data.
• 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.
• Knowledge of sustainability policy, issues, and concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with sustainability or environmental programs in higher education.
• Experience in alternative delivery methods.
• Experience with using a web‑based project management system.
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes.

Duties

• 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.
• Assist in tracking, documenting, and verifying field issues, RFIs, change requests, and corrective actions related to Client and FDD implementation.
• Monitor sustainability project progress and documentation in accordance with BuildLACCD procedures.
• Recommend sustainability goals for BuildLACCD by preparing a sustainability plan that tracks performance metrics to assess program effectiveness.
• Support BuildLACCD departments, as appropriate, related to implementing energy conservation and sustainability programs.
• Travel to and from project sites upon request of attending project and construction meetings.
• Involve in all parts of the project life cycle, to include master planning, design, construction, and closeout.
• Improve the effectiveness of the district's sustainability practices by monitoring best practices.
• Attend BuildLACCD meetings representing sustainability‑related programs and initiatives.
• Support the BuildLACCD sustainability efforts by performing other duties as assigned.