We are looking for an Owner Authorized Representative to work for the Los Angeles Unified School District in Los Angeles. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a growing team of dedicated Managers and engineers, we're interested in meeting with you.
Position Description:
- 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 & 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.
Minimum Requirements
- Required Experience: 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. Three (3) years of the ten (10) years should have full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values in excess of $10M.
Additional Preferred Experience:
- 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).
Required Education:
- 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. 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.
Preferred Licenses and Certificates:
- 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).
Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply. Please submit a resume in Word format, detailed project descriptions, list of all educational achievements, professional licenses and certificates, expected salary, and three references by email.
The candidate must have either a green card or a permit to work (US Citizen). No visa sponsorship is available. No relocation assistance is allowed.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year.
Benefits:
- 401(k).
- 401(k) matching.
- Dental insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Life insurance.
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift.
- Monday to Friday.
Application Question(s):
- 3 years of full responsibility for coordinating construction projects (value: $10M+).
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred).
Experience:
- Construction or Project/Construction Management: 10 years (Required).
License/Certification:
- OSHA 30 (Preferred).
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90017: Relocate before starting work (Required).
Work Location: In person.
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