Owner's Authorized Representative (OAR II)Los Angeles Unified School District MAAS CompaniesThe WorkLAUSD is the second-largest district in the country, and their construction program is massive. When a new wing is being built or a historic campus is being modernized, the District needs someone on-site who acts as the owner. That's the OAR. You aren't there to just watch; you are there to lead.
As an OAR, you manage the entire lifecycle of a project-from the first pre-con meeting and the bid award through construction and final DSA closeout. You are the central point of contact between the contractor, the architects, and the school's staff. It's your job to make sure the contractor stays on schedule, the budget reflects reality, and the final building meets the District's quality standards. You'll spend your days negotiating change orders, solving field issues before they stall the job, and ensuring that construction doesn't interfere with the primary mission: teaching students.
What You'll Own- Full oversight of assigned projects from pre-construction through project financial closeout and DSA certification.
- Daily management of the contractor's activities, including schedule reviews, submittals, and responding to RFCs.
- The project budget and schedule-you'll monitor these monthly to ensure they accurately reflect the actual progress on the ground.
- Negotiation of Contractor Change Order Proposals to ensure the District gets a fair price and that schedule impacts are minimized.
- Coordination with public agencies and District departments to comply with off-site work requirements and internal policies.
- Leading the delivery of fixtures, furniture, and equipment (FF&E) to ensure the school is ready for students on day one.
RequirementsWhat You Bring- 15 years of full-time professional construction experience, with at least 5 years of full responsibility for complex projects valued at $20M or more.
- A degree in Architecture, Engineering, or CM (OR 20+ years of experience and a CCM credential).
- Deep experience with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) processes and public works requirements.
- The ability to negotiate with contractors from a position of knowledge-you know what the work should cost and how long it should take.
- Safety-first mindset with an OSHA 30 certification.
BenefitsCompensation & Ownership- Competitive base salary
- 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) - provided at no cost to the employee
- ESOP Safe Harbor contribution of 3% of compensation, vested day one
Retirement- ESOP as a long-term wealth-building retirement benefit
- 401k
Health & Wellness- Medical, Dental, Vision (described as very low cost in the sample outreach)
Time OffCulture & Growth- Great Place to Work certified
- Room for growth within the organization
- Positive, team-oriented environment
Ready to build something that lasts? 
