Construction Manager (OAR I / OAR II)

The Greenridge Group

$100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of construction management experience in large-scale projects
  • Strong project scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration skills
  • Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders in a public-sector environment
  • Familiarity with projects valued over $20 million
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred
  • Public agency or K-12 educational facility experience is ideal

Responsibilities

  • Manage construction projects from pre-construction to project closeout
  • Coordinate efforts between architects, engineers, contractors, and public agencies
  • Regularly review plans, specifications, and construction documents
  • Monitor budgets and project progress, providing status updates
  • Evaluate and negotiate change orders based on cost and schedule impacts
  • Administer and oversee professional service agreements and consultant performance
  • Ensure compliance with DSA certification during project closeout

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees
  • Life insurance coverage up to $50,000 is company-paid
  • Accrue 80 hours of paid time off annually, increasing with tenure
  • Receive 10 days of paid sick leave annually, exceeding industry average
  • Enjoy 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a paid birthday off
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions up to 4%
  • Educational support for tuition assistance and professional certifications
  • Up to $10,000 in referral bonuses based on hire level
  • Additional paid leave for jury duty, bereavement, and voting
  • Paid time off during client shutdowns
  • Cell phone stipend of $100 monthly for eligible roles
Full Job Description
We are seeking experienced Construction Managers to support the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Bond Program. These positions will oversee capital improvement projects from planning through closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with District standards. Candidates will be considered for either the OAR I or OAR II level based on their qualifications and experience. What You'll Do • Manage construction projects through pre-construction, bidding, construction, and project closeout. • Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, District staff, and public agencies. • Review plans, specifications, schedules, and construction documents. • Monitor project budgets, schedules, and overall progress while providing regular status updates. • Review contractor submittals, RFIs/RFCs, substitution requests, and change order proposals. • Negotiate change orders and evaluate cost and schedule impacts. • Administer professional service agreements and monitor consultant performance. • Review contractor payment applications and project financial status. • Coordinate the delivery of District-furnished fixtures, furniture, and equipment. • Oversee project closeout, including DSA certification and financial closeout. • Perform other project management duties as assigned. Requirements Minimum Qualifications Candidates should possess a combination of education and progressively responsible experience in commercial, public-sector, or educational facility construction management. Ideal candidates will have: • Extensive experience managing large-scale construction projects from planning through completion. • Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, including owners, designers, contractors, and public agencies. • Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, contract administration, and change management. • Experience with projects valued at more than $20 million is highly desirable. • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred. Preferred Qualifications • Public agency or K-12 educational facility construction experience • Design-Build project experience • Division of the State Architect (DSA) project experience • Building Information Modeling (BIM) • LEED and/or CHPS project experience • OSHA 30 certification • California Architect or Professional Engineer license • CCM certification Benefits We offer one of the most competitive benefit packages in the industry. • Medical, Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid monthly premiums for employees and 50% coverage for dependents under our company-sponsored plan* • Life Insurance: Company-paid coverage up to $50,000 • Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrues up to 80 hours per year with increased accrual based on tenure • Sick Leave: 10 days of paid sick leave annually - well above the average of 5-6 days offered by most firms • Holidays: 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a paid day off for your BIRTHDAY!!! • 401(k): Company match up to 4% (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%) • Education Support: Assistance with tuition, licenses, and professional certifications • Referral Bonus: Highest employee referral program of $5,000-$10,000 depending on level of hire • Extra Paid Leave: For jury duty, bereavement leave, and voting time for local/state/federal elections • Client Shutdown Days: Additional paid days off when client offices are closed • Equipment: Laptop provided as needed • Cell Phone Stipend: $100 monthly stipend for eligible roles

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