Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management required; absence of an AEC degree necessitates Certified Construction Manager (CCM) within one year.
15 years of construction project management experience in educational facilities with 5 years overseeing projects over $20M.
Design Build experience highly preferred.
Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) essential.
Experience with LEED and/or CHPS certified projects desirable.
Knowledge of Division of the State Architect (DSA) processes preferred.
Preferred certifications include CCM, PE, RA, or AIA.
Responsibilities
Manage all phases of educational facility project lifecycle from pre-construction to close-out.
Review and provide feedback on pre-construction documents.
Prepare reports for upper management detailing project status and progress.
Coordinate compliance with public agencies during all project phases.
Manage project budget and schedule to adhere to district quality standards.
Oversee contractors' daily activities and respond to inquiries through RFCs.
Negotiate and review contractor change order proposals for fair pricing.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with matching contributions.
Paid time off and holidays.
Short and long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
Full Job Description
Our firm is currently looking for a dedicated Senior Project Manager with experience in educational facility project types. The position will be located in downtown Los Angeles, CA. This position will act as an Owner's Authorized Representative (OAR II) and will be supporting K-12 educational facility projects at one of the largest public school districts in the country, the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Manages, oversees 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 daily activities of the contractor, reviews contractors' construction schedules and submittals, and coordinates responses to the contractors' inquiries thru 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 and 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 as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management is required. If the bachelor's degree is not in an AEC industry field, the candidate must be able to complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one year of employment. Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may be substituted for the required education.
A minimum of fifteen (15) years of full-time experience in construction project management of commercial and/or public educational facility projects. Five (5) of the fifteen (15) years should have full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with values in excess of $20M.
Design Build experience highly preferred.
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 preferred.
Preferred Certifications include CCM, PE, RA, AIA.
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The salary range for this full-time role is $132,800.00-$185,933.36 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.
In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
