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Senior Project Manager 2

Los Angeles, CA, USA

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Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct management and construction oversight to OARs.

  • Resolve advanced construction project issues, disputes, and disagreements.

  • Oversee and evaluate OAR performance across multiple assigned projects.

  • Track progress of all projects against approved schedules; review change orders for district impact.

  • Assist district executive leadership with bid and contract development strategies.

  • Evaluate and recommend bid specifications based on feasibility and likelihood of on-time completion.

  • Monitor construction project database for cost/schedule variances and initiate corrective action where needed.

  • Oversee fiscal management, including payment applications and multi-project budget performance.

  • Provide senior functional direction for project controls, contracts, quality management, and dispute resolution.

  • Ensure compliance and monitor execution of contracts for architects and consultants.

  • Coordinate activities across district departments, including EH&S, Technical Design, Asset Management, Contract Administration, Inspections, and M&O divisions.

  • Review disputes and provide recommended resolutions for executive approval.

  • Advise on and develop new internal policies and procedures to improve district project management.

  • Perform other related executive-level duties as required.

Minimum Requirements – SPM II

Experience

  • 17+ years of full-time paid professional project/construction management experience.

  • 5+ years managing large programs with single projects valued over $50M.

  • 5+ years experience in educational facilities construction, public works, or large commercial projects (may include projects outside of California).

Education (one of the following)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, OR

  • Bachelor’s degree in any field + CCM certification within 1 year, OR

  • 20+ years of Construction/Project Management experience (no degree) + CCM credential within 1 year, OR

  • Current Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential in lieu of degree.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Design-Build project experience.

  • Proficiency in Building Information Modeling (BIM).

  • Past experience with LEED-certified or CHPS projects.

  • Strong familiarity with DSA construction/design processes.

Preferred Licenses & Certifications

  • Valid California registration as an Architect or Professional Engineer.

  • CCM (Certified Construction Manager) credential from CMCI.

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