Junior M&O Project Manager – FETU – Los Angeles, CA

About the role

The Junior M&O Project Manager – FETU supports the Facilities Environmental Technical Unit (FETU) by assisting with the planning, coordination, and execution of environmental remediation and maintenance projects throughout District facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating, processing, and expediting projects related to the construction, modernization, installation, repair, and renovation of schools, administrative buildings, and other District facilities.
• Cook up activities among District Project Management Units, Maintenance & Operations personnel, environmental consultants, and abatement contractors.
• Review Requests for Assistance (RFAs) with FETU technical staff to determine project scope and evaluate project documentation.
• Perform funding line reviews and coordinate with Facilities Accounting to prepare project funding request packages.
• Plan project activities, monitor schedules, track labor, and report project progress.
• Request and review cost proposals from environmental consultants to verify scope, pricing, and project feasibility.
• Assist technical staff with estimating costs for asbestos abatement and lead remediation projects.
• Initiate and administer asbestos abatement, lead remediation, task order, Job Order Contract (JOC), and related environmental contracts.
• Cook up and schedule environmental abatement activities to support demolition, renovation, and modernization projects while minimizing impacts to school operations.
• Review contractor submittals, daily reports, certified payroll documentation, and invoices for compliance and approval.
• Evaluate proposed changes in project scope and assist with the review of change orders and associated cost impacts.
• Support project closeout activities, documentation, and environmental certification requirements.
• Prepare bid processing requests and assist with coordinating the contract award process.
• Maintain project tracking systems and provide regular status updates on assigned projects.
• Attend Job Start meetings to review asbestos, lead, safety, and environmental requirements with contractors and project stakeholders while ensuring meeting documentation is completed.
• Perform additional project management and environmental support duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three (3) or more years of full-time paid professional experience in project or construction management.
• Experience supporting projects through all phases, including pre-construction planning, construction monitoring, and project closeout.
• Experience with educational facility construction projects or public agency projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of construction safety protocols, Cal/OSHA requirements, and environmental compliance procedures is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• Candidates without a bachelor's degree may substitute qualifying professional experience on a year-for-year basis.

Skills

• Project or construction management experience.
• Ability to coordinate project activities among various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance procedures.
• Proficiency in project management software.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career advancement pathways.