Senior Construction Manager/Superintendent

Work Location

On‑site, Los Angeles area.

Combined Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years full‑time paid professional experience in construction and/or a combination of project and construction management of commercial and/or public/educational facility construction, including five (5) years with full responsibility for coordinating complex projects valued over $20 M; graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management (or a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) in lieu of the degree).
• Twenty (20) years full‑time paid professional experience in construction and/or a combination of project and construction management of commercial and/or public/educational facility construction, including fifteen (15) years with full responsibility for coordinating complex projects valued over $20 M; graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management is preferred but not required.

Preferred (Not Required)

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
• A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential.

Additional Preferred Experience

• Design‑build experience.
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Experience with 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.
• Knowledge of safety and OSHA regulations (minimum OSHA 30).

Preferred Licenses and Certificates

• Valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).

Duties

• Manages, oversees, and coordinates all facets of the pre‑construction, bid and award, construction, and close‑out phases of assigned projects.
• Reviews pre‑construction documents and submits comments to designers as necessary.
• Plans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management regarding project status and progress.
• Coordinates with pertinent public agencies during pre‑construction and construction to ensure compliance with off‑site work requirements; liaises with district and project staff.
• Manages project budget and schedule to meet district qualitative standards; monitors budget monthly to reflect project status.
• Manages daily contractor activities, reviews contractors’ construction schedules and submittals, and coordinates responses to contractor inquiries through Requests for Clarifications (RFC) and related documents.
• Reviews substitution submittals from contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and district requirements.
• Receives, reviews, and negotiates contractor change‑order proposals to achieve fair and reasonable pricing in accordance with the General Conditions; addresses any schedule impacts promptly.
• Oversees payment processes for contractors, architects, engineers, and other pertinent parties.
• Administers provisions of Professional Service Agreements between architects and the district.
• Coordinates district delivery of related fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
• Monitors and manages project close‑out, including certification with the Division of State Architects (DSA) and financial close‑out.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.