Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Program Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manages, oversees, and coordinates all facets of the pre-construction, bid and award, construction, and close-out phases of all assigned projects.
• Reviews pre-construction documents and submits comments to the Designer as necessary.
• Plans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management regarding the status and progress of the projects.
• Covers coordination with all pertinent public agencies during pre-construction and construction to comply with all off-site work and coordinates with various project staff.
• Manages both the project budget and schedule to meet qualitative standards; monitors the project budget monthly to ensure it accurately reflects the project status/progress.
• Manages daily activities of the contractor, reviews contractors’ construction schedules and submittals, and coordinates responses to the contractors’ inquiries through Requests for Clarifications (RFC) and other related documents.
• Reviews substitution submittals from contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and requirements.
• Receives, reviews, and negotiates Contractor Change Order Proposals to achieve a fair and reasonable price in accordance with the General Conditions; reviews and addresses any schedule impacts in accordance with project specifications in a timely manner.
• Reviews and monitors payments for the contractor, architects, engineers, and any other pertinent parties.
• Administers provisions of Professional Service Agreements between Architects and the company.
• Coordinates the delivery of related fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
• Maintains oversight of project close-out with respect to project certification with the Division of State Architects (DSA) and project financial close-out.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of full-time professional experience in Project/Construction Management, particularly in Commercial and/or Public/Educational Facility Construction.
• Experience managing complex projects with construction values of $2M or more.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management from a recognized institution.
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• BIM Utilization: Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) is highly desirable.
• Sustainability Certifications: Experience with LEED-certified projects or Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) is preferred.
• DSA Process: Familiarity with the Division of State Architects (DSA) construction, design, and certification processes is a plus.

Job Type

Contract

Pay

$45.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours

40 – 50 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Project management: 8 years (Required)

Experience

• Ability to commute: Los Angeles, CA (Required)
• Ability to relocate: Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)