Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Owner’s Authorized Representative I – K-12, ANS

Team: West - Staffing Services

Location: Los Angeles, CA, San Fernando Valley, CA, Carson, CA, South Gate, CA

Commitment: full-time

Workplace Type: onsite

Salary:

THE WORK:

• You’ll manage, oversee, and coordinate all facets of the pre-construction, bid and award, construction, and close-out phases of assigned projects, ensuring project goals and deadlines are met.
• You’ll review pre-construction documents, including designs and specifications, and submit comments to designers as necessary to ensure that all requirements are met.
• You’ll plan, organize, and prepare reports to upper management regarding the status and progress of the projects, providing key updates and addressing potential issues.
• You’ll coordinate with pertinent public agencies, client staff, and project teams during pre-construction and construction phases to ensure compliance with off-site work regulations and project requirements.
• You’ll monitor the project budget monthly, ensuring that it accurately reflects the status and progress of the project, and address any discrepancies promptly.
• You’ll manage the daily activities of the contractor, review construction schedules and submittals, and coordinate responses to contractors’ inquiries to ensure project progress.
• You’ll receive, reviews, and negotiate contractor change order proposals to achieve a fair and reasonable price in accordance with contract terms, while addressing any schedule impacts in a timely manner.
• You’ll review and monitor payments to the contractor, architects, engineers, and other relevant parties, ensuring that payments are processed according to contract terms.
• You’ll administer the provisions of Professional Service Agreements between architects and the district, ensuring that contractual obligations are met, and project milestones are achieved.
• You’ll monitor and manage the project close-out process, including overseeing financial close-out, ensuring all deliverables are completed, and confirming that the project is completed within budget and timeline.
• Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management OR
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree. The candidate must be able to complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one (1) year of employment in the Facilities Services Division of the Los Angeles Unified School District OR
• Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may be substituted for the required education
• Minimum of ten (10) years full time paid professional experience in Construction and/or a combination of Project and Construction Management of Commercial and/or Public/Educational Facility Construction
• Minimum of three (3) years full time paid professional experience with full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values in excess of $10M

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Design Build Experience
• 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
• Safety and OSHA Safety Regulations (OSHA 30 minimum)
• A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
• A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)