Senior Project/Construction Manager

PMCS Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PMCS Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Construction Manager (SPM) I / II in Los Angeles, CA. This role requires extensive project and construction management experience, including a minimum of 17 years in the field. Successful candidates must manage large projects with significant budgets, specifically in educational facilities or public works. Ideal applicants hold a relevant bachelor's degree and a Certified Construction Manager credential, with strong leadership skills and a track record in budget management.

Qualifications

• 17 years full-time paid professional project/construction management experience.
• 5 years managing large programs with projects having construction values in excess of $50 million.
• 5 years experience in educational facility construction, public works, or large commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements.
• Develop, assign, and monitor performance of OARs relative to assigned projects.
• Review status of overall project progress relative to submitted schedules.

Skills

Project management

Construction management experience

Leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential

Job description

Senior Project Construction Manager (SPM) I / II

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA

Required Experience

• 17 years full‑time paid professional project/construction management experience
• 5 years managing large programs with projects having construction values in excess of $50 million (not cumulative)
• 5 years experience in educational facility construction, public works, or large commercial projects (may include projects outside of California)

Additional Preferred Experience

• Design Build experience
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Experience in leadership for Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes

Required Education

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

OR

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Candidate must be able to complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one (1) year of employment in the Facilities Services Division of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

OR

College undergraduate but possess more than 20 years of Construction or Project Management experience and must complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one (1) year of employment in the Facilities Services Division.

OR

Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential at the time of resume submission, which may substitute for the required education.

Preferred Licenses and Certificates

• 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

SPM I Duties

• Resolves complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements
• Develops, assigns, and monitors performance of OARs relative to assigned construction projects
• Reviews status and overall construction project progress relative to submitted construction schedules
• Reviews change orders from all construction projects and assesses their impact on the district
• Assists Regional Directors and other Facilities management staff with bid and contract planning
• Assesses bid specifications according to District 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 District organizational branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Asset Management Branch, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations, and local districts
• Reviews and takes recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects
• Develops and recommends internal policies and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned

SPM II Duties

• Manages and provides construction oversight to OARs
• Resolves complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements
• Develops, assigns, and monitors performance of OARs relative to assigned construction projects
• Reviews status and overall construction project progress relative to submitted construction schedules
• Reviews change orders from all construction projects and assesses their impact on the District
• Assists Regional Directors and other Facilities management staff with bid and contract planning
• Assesses bid specifications for District need 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 the architect and related consultants
• Coordinates program activities with other District organizational branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Asset Management Branch, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations, and local districts
• Reviews and takes recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects
• Develops and recommends internal policies and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned