Senior Construction Manager – Public/Educational Projects

Pacifica Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Unified School District is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of major projects, from pre-construction through close-out.

The role requires coordinating with public agencies, managing budgets and schedules, reviewing contractor submittals and change orders, and ensuring compliance with District and DSA requirements. Strong leadership and extensive construction management experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years full-time paid professional experience in Construction or Project/Construction Management, including complex projects.
• Five (5) of the fifteen years must involve coordinating complex projects with construction values over $20M.
• Design Build experience and BIM experience are preferred.
• LEED/CHPS experience or certification is preferred.
• DSA construction/design processes experience is preferred.
• OSHA 30 safety regulations knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre-construction, bid and award, construction and close-out phases.
• Review pre-construction documents and provide comments to Designer as needed.
• Plan, organize and report project status to upper management.
• Coordinate with public agencies to ensure off-site work compliance.
• Manage project budget and schedule; monitor monthly budget vs. progress.
• Supervise contractor daily activities and review schedules and submittals.
• Review substitution submittals for compliance with specifications.
• Review contractor change orders for fair pricing and schedule impacts.
• Oversee payments to contractors, architects and engineers.
• Administer professional services agreements between Architects and the District.
• Coordinate delivery of fixtures, furniture and equipment.
• Oversee project close-out with DSA and financial close-out.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or Construction Management

CCM credential to be earned within 1 year of employment

College graduates with 20+ years experience must obtain CCM within 1 year

CCM credential may substitute for education requirement

Job description

Los Angeles Unified School District is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of major projects, from pre-construction through close-out.

The role requires coordinating with public agencies, managing budgets and schedules, reviewing contractor submittals and change orders, and ensuring compliance with District and DSA requirements. Strong leadership and extensive construction management experience are essential.