Senior Project/Construction Manager

About the role

The Senior Project Construction Manager (SPM) I / II is responsible for overseeing large-scale construction projects in educational facilities, public works, and large commercial projects. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in project/construction management, preferably in educational facility construction, public works, or large commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Solves 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
• Affords assistance to 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
• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Twenty (20) years full-time paid professional project/construction management experience
• Ten (10) of the 20 years must be managing large programs with projects having construction values of more than $50 million (not cumulative)
• Five (5) years' experience in educational facility construction, public works or large commercial projects (may include projects outside of 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 (CMAA) may substitute for the education requirement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Twenty-five (25) years full-time paid professional project/construction management experience
• Twenty (20) of the 25 years must be managing large programs with projects having construction values of more than $50 million (not cumulative)
• Five (5) years' experience in educational facility construction, public works or large commercial projects (may include projects outside of 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 (CMAA)

Qualifications

Qualifications for SPM I:

• Salary Range: $198,000.00 to $220,000.00
• 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

Skills

Skills for SPM I:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of construction industry standards and regulations

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Salary Range: $198,000.00 to $240,000.00 for SPM II

Schedule

Not specified