Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Position Description:
Manages and provides construction oversight to OARs
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 for District need 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 the architect 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
Minimum Required Qualifications: Required Experience:
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).
Additional Preferred Experience:
Design Build Experience
Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Experience with 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: There are 4 ways to meet the education requirement:
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. The 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
Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may be substituted for the required education. 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.
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