Construction Project Manager- OAR I- (Anticipated Opening)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, oversee, and coordinate all facets of assigned construction projects, including pre-construction, bid and award, construction, and close-out phases.
• Review and provide feedback on pre-construction documents to ensure alignment with LAUSD standards.
• Maintain project status and progress, reporting to senior management.
• Collaborate with relevant public agencies and district staff to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for off-site work.
• Manage project budgets and schedules, ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting.
• Supervise contractors’ daily activities, review construction schedules, and coordinate responses to contractor inquiries.
• Evaluate contractor substitution submittals for compliance with project specifications and district requirements.
• Review, negotiate, and process Contractor Change Order Proposals to achieve fair and reasonable pricing.
• Oversee contractor, architect, and engineer payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
• Administer provisions of Professional Service Agreements between architects and LAUSD.
• Coordinate the delivery of district-related fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
• Manage project closeout processes, ensuring final certification with the Division of State Architects (DSA) and financial reconciliation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by project leadership.

Qualifications

• 10 years of full-time paid professional experience in construction and/or project and construction management for commercial or public/educational facility construction.
• At least 3 years of experience coordinating complex projects valued at over $10 million.
• Experience with Design-Build projects (preferred).
• Proficiency in Building Information Modeling (BIM) (preferred).
• Familiarity with LEED-certified projects and Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) (preferred).
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) design/construction processes (preferred).
• Knowledge of OSHA Safety Regulations (OSHA 30 minimum certification required).