Senior Project Manager

Position Title: Senior Project Manager

Salary: $156,000 – $199,680

Please note: In order to be considered for this position applicant MUST INCLUDE list of projects managed and dollar value in their resume or in a separate file.

Position Description:

• 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 assesses 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 performs 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 takes recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects.
• Develops and recommends internal policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 17 years of full time paid professional project/construction management experience.
• 5 years of experience in managing large programs with projects having construction values in excess of $60 million (not cumulative) .
• 5 years experience in educational facility construction or public works projects.
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.
• Additional courses in Business Administration, Public Relations, Accounting, School Finance, Personnel Management and Communication are preferred.
• Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) may be substituted for the required education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.