Position Overview

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is seeking a Senior Project Manager II (SPM II) to provide high-level construction oversight, supervise OARs, and ensure adherence to District standards for multiple complex projects.

Position Descriptions

• Manage and provide construction oversight to OARs
• Resolve complex construction project-related issues, disputes, and disagreements
• Develop, assign, and monitor the performance of OARs relative to assigned construction projects
• Review overall construction project progress relative to submitted schedules
• Review change orders from construction projects and assess their impact on the District
• Assist Regional Directors and Facilities management staff with bid and contract planning
• Assess bid specifications for District needs and the probability of completion within the timeline
• Review and monitor variances of the project database for schedule and cost control
• Review and verify submitted applications for payment; perform overall fiscal management of multiple projects
• Provide functional direction over construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control
• Review and monitor the administration of contracts for architects and consultants
• Coordinate program activities with other District divisions, including EH&S, Design and Technical Support, Asset Management, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations, and local districts
• Review and take recommended actions to resolve disputes related to projects
• Develop and recommend internal policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications

(must be clearly demonstrated on resume to be considered)

• 17 years of full-time paid professional project/construction management experience
• 5 years of experience managing large programs with projects valued over $50M (not cumulative)
• 5 years of experience in educational facility construction, public works, or large commercial projects (may include projects outside California)
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
• OR bachelor’s degree in any field with the ability to complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one year of employment
• OR more than 20 years of construction/project management experience with the ability to complete the CCM credential within one year
• OR possession of a valid CCM credential in lieu of a degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Design Build experience
• Experience utilizing BIM
• Experience with LEED and/or CHPS
• Experience with DSA processes
• Licensure as CA Architect or Professional Engineer

Apply Today!

To Apply: Submit your resume today!! Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their resume how they meet the minimum required qualifications. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.