Senior Project Manager I

Triangle Decon Services Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Triangle Decon Services Inc in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Project Manager with at least 17 years of project and construction management experience. The successful candidate will manage large educational and commercial construction projects exceeding $50 million. Responsibilities include resolving disputes, monitoring project performance, and fiscal management. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is mandatory, with preferred qualifications including design-build experience and knowledge of BIM. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex construction project issues and disputes.
• Monitor performance of OARs relative to construction projects.
• Assess bid specifications according to District needs.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Cost control

Contract administration

Education

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

Tools

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Company Overview

Triangle DeCon Services Inc. is a boutique full service real estate advisory firm with a focus on project development and construction management for our valued private developers and public organizations in Southern California. We are a young, energetic, ethical, professional, knowledgeable, customer‑centric and multilingual team looking to deliver the most value to our clients and build/promote trust with them. Our team consists of licensed Professional Engineers (PE), certified Project Management Professionals (PMP), certified professionals with Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), licensed General Building Contractor and other industry designations. We can provide entitlement, development, design, procurement, construction management, project management, expert witness and litigation support services on a variety of building types. Our experienced team has provided these services to successfully deliver various facilities for public school districts, college districts, universities, commercial developers, hospitality owners, multinational CM/PM consultants and other valued clients.

Job Summary

Are you looking to apply your skills and utilize your experience to make a difference in our community? Are you motivated to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to deliver new projects for our clients? Triangle is waiting for you to join our team! The ideal candidate for the Senior Project Manager position would be a highly experienced professional with at least 17 years of full‑time paid project and construction management experience, including a minimum of five years managing large‑scale programs with projects valued over $50 million. They should have a strong background in managing educational facilities, public works, or large commercial construction projects, with a deep understanding of contract administration, cost control, schedule management, dispute resolution, and quality control. The candidate should also have experience working with various stakeholders and departments, including environmental health and safety, asset management, and inspection units. A bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management is required, or a combination of extensive experience and the ability to obtain a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one year. Preferred qualifications include design‑build experience, knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM), LEED‑certified projects, and familiarity with Division of State Architect (DSA) processes. Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills are essential, along with the ability to review and manage change orders, project budgets, and payment applications. A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect or Professional Engineer is also preferred.

Position Type

This is a full‑time position with Los Angeles Unified School District.

Responsibilities

• 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

Required Experience

• 17 years full‑time paid professional project/construction management experience
• 5 years of experience in 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)

Required Education

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelors 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. 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. Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential at the time of resume submission which may substitute for the required education.

Additional Preferred Experience

• Design Build Experience
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Experience in Leadership in 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

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