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Senior Construction Project Manager I

Triangle DeCon Services, Inc. · Los Angeles, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteProject Management$50/hrFull-time

About the role

Triangle DeCon Services Inc. is a boutique full‑service real estate advisory firm focused on project development and construction management for private developers and public organizations in Southern California. The team consists of licensed Professional Engineers (PE), certified Project Management Professionals (PMP), DBIA‑certified professionals, licensed General Building Contractors and other industry designations, providing entitlement, development, design, procurement, construction management, project management, expert witness and litigation support services on various building types for public school districts, colleges, universities, commercial developers, hospitality owners, multinational CM/PM consultants and other valued clients. The Senior Project Manager I position is a full‑time role with the Los Angeles Unified School District. The ideal candidate is a highly experienced professional with at least 17 years of full‑time paid project and construction management experience, including a minimum of five years managing large‑scale programs with projects valued over $50 million, a strong background in educational facilities, public works or large commercial construction, deep understanding of contract administration, cost control, schedule management, dispute resolution and quality control, experience working with stakeholders such as environmental health and safety, asset management and inspection units, and a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or construction management (or equivalent experience with ability to obtain a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one year).

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • 17 years full‑time paid professional project/construction management experience
  • 5 years of experience in managing large programs with projects having construction values in excess of $50 million (not cumulative)
  • 5 years experience in educational facility construction, public works or large commercial projects (may include projects outside of California)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management OR a bachelor’s degree with ability to obtain Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one year of employment OR college undergraduate with >20 years of construction/project management ability to obtain CCM within one year OR possession of a valid CCM credential at time of resume submission

Qualifications

  • Design‑Build experience
  • Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  • Experience in LEED‑certified projects and/or Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)
  • Familiarity with Division of State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes
  • Valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect (California Architectural Board) or Professional Engineer (California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors)

Skills

  • Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
  • Ability to review and manage change orders, project budgets, and payment applications

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance

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