Senior Project Managers I & II

Element Consulting Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Consulting Inc. in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Project Manager II to lead construction oversight and manage complex programs for educational and public works sectors.

The role requires extensive experience in project/construction management, including handling disputes, cost control, scheduling, and contract administration, with preference for CCM certification and experience on large projects.

Qualifications

• Twenty (20) years full-time paid professional project/construction management experience.
• Ten (10) of the 20 years must be managing large programs with projects having construction values of more than $50 million (not cumulative).
• Must have five (5) years’ experience in educational facility construction, public works or large commercial projects (may include projects outside of California).
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in architecture, engineering or construction management.
• A CCM CMAA credential may substitute for the education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manages and provides construction oversight to OARs.
• Resolves complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements.
• Develops, assigns, and monitors performance of personnel 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 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering or construction management

CCM credential CMAA may substitute for education

Job 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 recommends internal policies and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Senior Project Manager 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

Senior Project Manager 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

Senior Project Manager 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

Combined Qualifications for both SPM and SPMII: Candidates who meet one of the following combinations for qualifications will be considered for this position: Required Experience:

• Twenty (20) years full-time paid professional project/construction management experience
• Ten (10) of the 20 years must be managing large programs with projects having construction values of more than $50 million (not cumulative)
• Must have five (5) years’ experience in educational facility construction, public works or large commercial projects (may include projects outside of California)
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in architecture, engineering or construction management
• A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) may substitute for the education requirement

OR

• Twenty (20) years full-time paid professional project/construction management experience
• Ten (10) of the 20 years must be managing large programs with projects having construction values of more than $50 million (not cumulative)
• Must have five (5) years’ experience in educational facility construction, public works or large commercial projects (may include projects outside of California)
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in architecture, engineering or construction management
• A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) may substitute for the education requirement

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

Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range - $197K-238K

Why Choose Element Consulting?

Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success.'