COLA Construction Manager for City Improvement Projects

Pacific Pros

$176K — $249K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Professional Civil Engineer (CA PE) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) with at least 10 years of experience in construction management
  • Minimum of two years in street improvement and mobility construction management
  • Ability to manage city and contractor construction activities per BOE Project Delivery Manual
  • Experience with documentation control using BOE systems including e2020
  • Knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis using Primavera P6 and MS Project software

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Owner's representative for city construction projects
  • Manage the day-to-day construction activities and coordination with contractors and city forces
  • Conduct weekly construction meetings and communicate progress with stakeholders
  • Resolve permitting issues and collaborate with regulatory agencies
  • Review and manage construction documentation including RFIs, shop drawings, and changes

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance


Pacific Pros is seeking multiple Construction Managers for City Improvement Construction Projects to serve as representatives for the City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineering

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA

Region: Los Angeles, CA

Status: Full-time on-site

Opening: Multiple positions for different projects. Project start dates are anticipated to range from 12/2026 through 07/2028, with project durations ranging from 12 to 30 months

Position Description Summary
Serve as Owner's representative.

The Consultant shall possess demonstrated experience in horizontal public works construction, including Greenbook, City of Los Angeles/BOE construction practices, construction administration, inspection, contract management, and public agency project delivery.

Qualifications and responsibilities required include:
  • Either a Registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California (CA PE) or a Certified Construction Manager (CCM), with a minimum of 10 years of experience in construction management
  • A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in street improvement and/or mobility construction management, including utility relocations, traffic control coordination, and work within active public rights-of-way.
  • Manages construction by City forces and/or private contractors in accordance with the BOE Project Delivery Manual (PDM) and as directed by the Project Manager.
  • Oversees on-site and day-to-day construction activities and coordination with City forces and/or contractor, the BOE Project Manager, Bureau of Contract Administration Inspectors, and other City Departments.
  • Provides and maintains construction document control using BOE systems and procedures, including, but not limited to, e2020 and UPRS.
  • Conducts and issues minutes for weekly on-site construction job meetings with City forces and/or contractor, client departments, outside consultants, and project stakeholders regarding construction progress, plan review, scheduling, and budgets.
  • Resolves construction and/or permitting issues and other jurisdictional requirements with regulatory agencies as required.
  • Reviews, processes, and/or drafts responses to RFI, submittals, shop drawings, plan clarifications, correspondence, and other construction documents and communications.
  • Reviews and provides report responses to baseline schedule, monthly schedule updates, time impact analysis, and recovery schedules with expertise in Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule analysis, Primavera P6, and Microsoft (MS) Project scheduling software.
  • Ability to prepare and review construction cost estimates.
  • Experience with negotiating and processing change orders.
  • Oversees preparation of record drawing as-builts and project closeout.
  • Provides daily and weekly progress updates on construction activities, including notes, logs, and photographs.
  • Conducts on-site job walks, field meetings, and focus meetings pertinent for issue resolution during construction. Coordinates work with other City bureaus, departments, the public, and other governmental agencies.
  • Good communication skills, both written and oral, to provide frequent reports to City Management on project status concerning issues, budget, and schedule.
  • Knowledge and ability to anticipate, research details, and develop solutions to inform management of potential delays and field problems.
  • Familiarity with all aspects of construction documents, including the City's General Conditions, General Requirements, Technical Specifications, plans, City Standards, etc., to ensure full execution of the construction contract.

Hardware/Software Knowledge
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
  • Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems (E2020)

Additional Required Qualifications
  • Experience with conventional Design-Bid-Build Project Delivery Method
  • Proven ability to perform in a management capacity
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
  • Experience should emphasize street improvement and/or mobility construction, including sidewalks, curb ramps, curb extensions, crosswalks, bike lanes, traffic signals, traffic calming, streetscape improvements, utilities, and work within active public rights-of-way
  • Must have a minimum of 3 references from current public agency employees
  • Ability to independently complete assignments.
  • Ability to develop and maintain logs.
  • Ability to interpret contract plans and specifications, including other agency permits.
  • Ability to effectively facilitate project team and client meetings.
  • Ability to effectively monitor and coordinate project activities with the various project stakeholders.
  • Ability to adapt and respond effectively to project issues and challenges.
  • Knowledge of the Greenbook specifications.


Compensation: $85.00 - $120.00 per hour

Pacific Pros is a privately-owned company specializing in construction management, engineering, inspection, support services and project management in public works, focusing on heavy civil construction, transportation, sea port and airport projects.

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