Senior Project​/Construction Manager Los Angeles CA

Senior Project Manager (SPM) I / II - Los Angeles, CA

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

• 17 years full‑time paid professional project/construction management experience
• 5 years 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)

• Design‑Build experience
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Experience in LEED certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
• Or graduation with a bachelor’s degree; candidate must complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one year of employment in the Facilities Services Division of the LA Unified School District
• Or college undergraduate with more than 20 years of Construction or Project Management experience and must complete CCM credential within one year of employment
• Or possession of a valid CCM credential at the time of resume submission, which may substitute for the required education

• Valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or a Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

• 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 progress relative to submitted schedules
• Review change orders 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 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 fiscal management of multiple projects
• Provide functional direction over areas of responsibility including 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 branches such as Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Asset Management, Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations, and local districts
• Take recommended actions in resolving disputes related to construction projects
• Develop and recommend internal policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• 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 projects
• Review status and overall construction progress relative to submitted schedules
• Review change orders 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 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 fiscal management of multiple projects
• Provide functional direction over 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 branches such as Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Asset Management, Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations, and local districts
• Take recommended actions in resolving disputes related to construction projects
• Develop and recommend internal policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time