20+ years in project/construction management with 10+ years managing $50M+ programs
5 years in educational facility construction, public works, or large commercial projects
Degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management preferred
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential preferred or required within 1 year
Experience with DSA, Design-Build, BIM, LEED, particularly in educational contexts
Responsibilities
Manages construction oversight for Owner's Authorized Representatives (OARs)
Resolves disputes and complex issues in construction projects
Develops and monitors performance metrics for OARs
Reviews and evaluates construction project schedules
Assesses change orders and their impacts on the District
Supports bid and contract planning with Facilities management
Monitors project database for scheduling and cost reporting
Benefits
Full-time position with Los Angeles Unified School District
Collaboration opportunities with a diverse team
Impactful work on community-focused projects
Professional growth in large-scale public works environment
Potential for policy development and procedural influence
Full Job Description
Senior Project Manager II
Job Summary
Are you looking to apply your skills and utilize your experience to make a difference in our community? Are you motivated to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to deliver new projects for our clients? Triangle is waiting for you to join our team!
This is a full-time position with Los Angeles Unified School District.
The ideal candidate is a senior construction and program management leader with extensive experience managing large-scale public works, educational, or commercial construction programs valued at over $50 million. They should have a proven track record overseeing Owner's Authorized Representatives (OARs), leading multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets, schedules, contracts, change orders, and dispute resolution across multiple complex projects while ensuring successful program delivery. Experience with DSA, Design-Build, BIM, LEED, and educational facilities is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
Manages and provides construction oversight to OARs
Resolves complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements
Develops, assigns, and monitors performance of OARs relative to assigned construction projects
Reviews status and overall construction project progress relative to submitted construction schedules
Reviews change orders from all construction projects and assess their impact on the District
Assists Regional Directors and other Facilities management staff with bid and contract planning
Assesses bid specifications for District need and probability of completion under stated timeline
Reviews status and monitors variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting
Reviews and verifies submitted applications for payment and perform overall fiscal management of multiple construction projects
Provides functional direction over areas of responsibility including construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control
Reviews and monitors overall administration of contracts for the architect and related consultants
Coordinates program activities with other District organizational branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Asset Management Branch, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations, and local districts
Reviews and applies recommended actions in resolving disputes related to construction projects
Develop and recommend internal policies and procedures
Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Experience:
Combined Qualifications - Candidates who meet one of the following combinations for qualifications will be considered for this position:
A. Twenty (20) years full-time paid professional project/construction management experience B. Ten (10) of the 20 years must be managing large programs with projects having construction values of more than $50 million (not cumulative) C. Must have five (5) years' experience in educational facility construction, public works or large commercial projects (may include projects outside of California) D. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in architecture, engineering or construction management. E. A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) may substitute for the education requirement.
OR
A. Twenty-five (25) years full-time paid professional project/construction management experience B. Twenty (20) of the 25 years must be managing large programs with projects having construction values of more than $50milllion (not cumulative) C. Must have five (5) years' experience in educational facility construction, public works or large commercial projects (may include projects outside of California)
D. Preferred (Not Required): Graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in architecture, engineering or construction management
E. Preferred (Not Required): A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA).
Additional Preferred Experience:
Design Build Experience
Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Experience in 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 Licenses and Certificates:
A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
