Senior Project/Construction Manager

Location

On‑site, Los Angeles, CA

Required Experience

• Option 1: 20 years full‑time paid professional project/construction management experience, including at least 10 years managing large programs with individual project values exceeding $50 million (not cumulative); 5 years experience in educational facility construction, public works, or large commercial projects (may include projects outside California); graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management (a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Management Association of America may substitute for the education requirement).
• Option 2: 25 years full‑time paid professional project/construction management experience, including at least 20 years managing large programs with individual project values exceeding $50 million (not cumulative); 5 years experience in educational facility construction, public works, or large commercial projects (may include projects outside California); graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management (a CCM credential may substitute for the education requirement).

Preferred Experience

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management (not required).
• A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Management Association of America (not required).
• Design‑build experience.
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Experience in 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.

Preferred Licenses and Certificates

• Valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect issued by the California Architectural Board, or
• Professional Engineer registration with the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Senior Project Construction Manager I – Duties & Salary

Salary Range: $198,000 – $220,000

• Resolve complex construction project‑related issues, disputes, and disagreements.
• Develop, assign, and monitor performance of OARs (Office of Architectural Review) relative to assigned construction projects.
• Review status and overall construction project progress against submitted construction schedules.
• Review change orders from all construction projects and assess their impact on the district.
• Assist Regional Directors and other facilities‑management staff with bid and contract planning.
• Assess bid specifications according to district needs and probability of completion under the stated timeline.
• Review status and monitor variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost‑control reporting.
• Review and verify submitted applications for payment and perform overall fiscal management of multiple construction projects.
• Provide functional direction over areas of responsibility including construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control.
• Review and monitor overall administration of contracts for architects and related consultants.
• Coordinate program activities with other district organizational branches and departments (e.g., 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).
• Take recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects.
• Develop and recommend internal policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Senior Project Construction Manager II – Duties & Salary

Salary Range: $200,000 – $240,000

• Manage and provide construction oversight to OARs.
• Resolve complex construction project‑related issues, disputes, and disagreements.
• Develop, assign, and monitor performance of OARs relative to assigned construction projects.
• Review status and overall construction project progress against submitted construction schedules.
• Review change orders from all construction projects and assess their impact on the district.
• Assist Regional Directors and other facilities‑management staff with bid and contract planning.
• Assess bid specifications for district need and probability of completion under the stated timeline.
• Review status and monitor variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost‑control reporting.
• Review and verify submitted applications for payment and perform overall fiscal management of multiple construction projects.
• Provide functional direction over areas of responsibility including construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control.
• Review and monitor overall administration of contracts for the architect and related consultants.
• Coordinate program activities with other district organizational branches and departments (e.g., 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).
• Take recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects.
• Develop and recommend internal policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.