DESCRIPTIONOwner Authorized Representative II (OAR II)Struction SolutionsStruction Solutions is seeking an experienced
Owner Authorized Representative II (OAR II) to oversee commercial and/or public educational facility construction projects. This role manages assigned projects from pre-construction through close-out, ensuring compliance with District requirements, budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities- Manage all phases of assigned projects, including pre-construction, bid and award, construction, and close-out.
- Review pre-construction documents and provide comments to the design team.
- Prepare project status and progress reports for upper management.
- Coordinate with public agencies, District staff, and project teams regarding off-site work and applicable requirements.
- Manage project budgets and schedules, reviewing budgets monthly to ensure they accurately reflect project progress.
- Oversee daily contractor activities, review schedules and submittals, and coordinate responses to Requests for Clarification (RFCs).
- Review contractor substitution requests for compliance with specifications and District requirements.
- Review and negotiate change order proposals for fair and reasonable pricing, and address associated schedule impacts.
- Review payment processes and monitor payments to contractors, architects, engineers, and other project partners.
- Administer professional service agreements between architects and the District.
- Coordinate delivery of District-provided fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
- Manage project close-out, including Division of the State Architect (DSA) certification and financial close-out.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsCandidates must meet one of the following qualification paths:Option 1:- Fifteen (15) years of full-time, paid professional experience in construction and/or project and construction management of commercial and/or public educational facilities.
- At least five (5) of those years must include full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values exceeding $20 million.
- A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in architecture, engineering, or construction management. A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from CMAA may substitute for the education requirement.
OROption 2 - Degree or CCM Not Required:- Twenty (20) years of full-time, paid professional experience in construction and/or project and construction management of commercial and/or public educational facilities.
- At least fifteen (15) of those years must include full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values exceeding $20 million.
- A degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management and/or a CCM credential is preferred but not required under this qualification path.
Preferred Experience and Credentials- Design-build project experience.
- Experience using Building Information Modeling (BIM).
- Experience with LEED-certified projects and/or Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS).
- Familiarity with DSA construction and design processes.
- Knowledge of construction safety and OSHA regulations, with OSHA 30 training at minimum.
- Current California Architect registration or California Professional Engineer license.
- Current Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential issued by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).
Apply with a current resume clearly identifying your years of qualifying experience, years of full responsibility for qualifying projects, and the construction dollar values of projects managed.REQUIREMENTS