Construction Manager (OAR I)

$150K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management, or equivalent experience/CCM credential within a year of hire
  • 10 years of experience in construction/project management, with 3 years managing complex projects over $10M
  • Design-build experience
  • Proficiency in Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  • Experience with LEED-certified projects
  • Familiarity with Division of State Architect (DSA) processes
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations (OSHA 30 minimum)

Responsibilities

  • Manage all phases of pre-construction, bidding, construction, and project close-out
  • Review and comment on pre-construction documents
  • Prepare and present project status reports to upper management
  • Coordinate with public agencies to ensure compliance with regulations
  • Oversee project budget and schedule, monitoring monthly for accuracy
  • Manage daily contractor activities and address inquiries via RFCs
  • Negotiate contractor change orders and monitor impacts to schedule

Benefits

  • Multiple medical and dental insurance plans with coverage starting the first month
  • Paid AD&D and life insurance
  • 401k with industry-leading employer match
  • Generous vacation and sick leave accruals with 9 paid holidays
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
  • Employee assistance program and well-being benefits
Full Job Description
Overview

This role will drive construction projects from start to finish, ensuring smooth coordination and compliance with district standards. We're looking for a leader with a bachelor's degree or CCM credential and 10+ years of experience in construction or project management. Bonus points for expertise in design-build, BIM, LEED-certified projects, and DSA processes. If you’re ready to take on a challenge and make a difference, apply now!

Responsibilities
  • Manages, overseas, and coordinates all facets of the pre-construction, bid and award,
  • construction and close-out phase of all assigned projects.
  • Reviews pre-construction documents and submits comments to Designer as necessary.
  • Plans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projects.
  • Coordinates with all pertinent public agencies during pre-construction and construction to comply with all off-site work; coordinates with various District and Project staff.
  • Manages both the project budget and schedule to meet the District’s qualitative standards; monitors project budget on a monthly basis and ensures that the budget accurately reflects the project status/progress.
  • Manages the daily activities of the contractor, reviews contractors’ construction schedules and submittals, and coordinates responses to the contractors’ inquiries through the Requests for Clarifications (RFC) and other related documents.
  • Reviews substitution submittals from contractors to ensure specification and/or District
  • requirements are complied with.
  • Receives, reviews, and negotiates Contractor Change Order Proposal(s) to achieve a fair &
  • reasonable price in accordance with the General Conditions; reviews and addresses any and all
  • Schedule impacts in accordance with the project specifications in a timely manner.
  • Reviews the process and monitors payments for the contractor, architects, engineers and any
  • other pertinent parties.
  • Administers provisions of Professional Service Agreements between Architects and the District Coordinates District delivery of related fixtures, furniture and equipment.
  • Monitors and manages project close-out with respect to project certification with the Division of
  • State Architects (DSA) and project financial close out.
  • Perform other related duties assigned.
Qualifications
  • 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
  • Ten (10) years of experience in Construction and/or a combination of Project and Construction Management of Commercial and/or Public/Educational Facility Construction. Three (3) years of the ten (10) years should have full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values of more than $10M
  • 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
  • Safety and OSHA Safety Regulations (OSHA 30 minimum)

Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000 per year

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment: 100% Onsite

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.  Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.  We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our  employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Join Cordoba Corporation and be part of shaping California’s future!

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