Position Overview

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is seeking a Senior Project Manager (SPM I) to provide oversight and leadership on large-scale construction projects. This role is responsible for managing OARs, resolving disputes, and ensuring compliance across multiple facilities programs.

Position Description

• 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 according to District needs and the probability of completion under the stated timeline
• Review and monitor variances of the project database for schedule and cost control
• Review and verify 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 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

• 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 withthe ability to complete Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one year of employment
• OR more than 20 years of construction/project management experience with ability to complete CCM credential within one year
• OR possession of a valid CCM credential in lieu of 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

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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.