Construction Executive Project Manager

Position Title:

Construction Senior Project Manager

SPM I and SPM II  

(Construction Projects) – Owners Team

Client / Program:

Los Angeles Unified School District – Project Execution

Position Location:

Los Angeles Area (Downtown Los Angeles)

Position Start Date:

Approximately March to June (Depending on candidate availability)

Salary:

SPM I = $300,000 to $310,000 per year

SPM II = $330,000 to $336,00 per year

Full-time employee with full company benefits, including 10 paid vacation days, 11 paid holidays, and 5 paid sick days.

Company medical insurance and 401K plan

Position Overview:

The successful candidate for this position will be assigned to the LAUSD Facilities Construction / Major School Expansion and Renovation Program

Position Functions:

 Resolve complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements

 Manage and provide construction oversight to OARs (Owners Authorized Representatives)

 Develop, assign, and monitor performance of OARs relative to assigned construction projects

 Review status and overall construction project progress relative to submitted construction

schedules

 Review change orders from all construction projects and assesses 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 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 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

 Review and take recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects

 Develop and recommend internal policies and procedures

 Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Required Experience:

17 years full time paid professional project / construction management experience, including:

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)

Required Skills:

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

Required Education:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture,

Engineering, or Construction Management

OR

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Candidate must

be able to complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one (1) year of

employment in the Facilities Services Division of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

OR

College undergraduate but possess more than 20 years of Construction or Project

Management experience and must complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

credential within one (1) year of employment in the Facilities Services Division.

OR

Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential at the time of resume

submission which may substitute for the required education

Preferred Licenses and Certificates:

A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or

Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land

Surveyors