Senior Project Manager I/II

Pacifica Services, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Unified School District is seeking a Senior Project Manager with extensive construction management experience to oversee complex projects, schedules, cost control, and contract administration. You will coordinate with multiple departments and lead bid planning and dispute resolution efforts.

Minimum requirements include years of relevant experience and CCM credential; a degree in Architecture/Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.

Qualifications

• 17 years full time paid professional project/construction management experience
• 5 years managing large programs with projects >$50 million (not cumulative)
• 5 years’ experience in educational facility construction/public works/large commercial projects (may include CA)

Responsibilities

• Resolves complex construction project issues, disputes, and disagreements
• Develops, assigns, and monitors performance of OARs
• Reviews project schedules and progress against submitted schedules
• Reviews change orders and assesses impact on district
• Assists Directors with bid and contract planning
• Reviews bid specifications for timeline feasibility
• Oversees project database variances related to scheduling and cost control
• Verifies payment applications and fiscal management of multiple projects
• Provides direction on schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, and quality control
• Monitors administration of contracts for Architects and consultants
• Coordinates with internal departments such as EHS, Asset Management, Facilities Contract Administration
• Resolves disputes and develops internal policies
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Senior PM II

Skills

Project management

BIM experience

LEED/CHPS experience

DSA processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering

Tools

CCM Credential

Job description

Description

• 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 recommend internal policies and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Senior PM II

Senior PM I

• Senior PM 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 recommend internal policies and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Senior PM 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 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

Requirements

• 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)
• 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

Minimum Requirements: SPM and SPM II

Required Education

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

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