Senior Project Manager I and Senior Project Manager II

O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Project Manager I. The role involves overseeing complex construction projects, managing budgets, and resolving disputes. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management, alongside 10+ years of relevant experience in large-scale projects. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to significant public and private developments and engage with various state and federal agencies.

Qualifications

• 10.1–17 years of full-time paid professional project/construction management experience.
• 5 years managing large programs with projects over $50 million.
• Experience in educational facility construction or large commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex construction project related issues and disputes.
• Develop and monitor performance of OARs for construction projects.
• Review change orders and assess their impact on the district.

Skills

Construction project management

Dispute resolution

Cost control

Contract administration

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management

Job description

Overview

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.

Position

Senior Project Manager I

• 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

Senior Project Manager II

• 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 assess 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 perform 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 applies recommended actions in resolving disputes related to construction projects
• Develop and recommend internal policies and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• 10.1–17 years of 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)

Education

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management
• OR bachelor’s degree with ability to complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one year of employment
• OR college undergraduate with more than 20 years of construction or project management experience and CCM credential within one year of employment
• OR possession of a valid 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

Application Materials

Please note: if you move forward in the submission process, you will be asked to provide the following:

• Most updated resume
• Certifications or Licenses obtained
• 3-4 professional references
• Project list with values, dates, and company of any projects worked

Equal Opportunity

O2EPCM, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under applicable law.