Construction Manager

Job TitleOwner's Authorized Representative LocationLos Angeles County ClientLos Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)ProjectVarious K-12 Schools in Los Angeles CountyRole OverviewAs an Owner's Authorized Representative (OAR) I, you will oversee and coordinate all stages of assigned construction projects for LAUSD, ranging in value from $1M to $15M. This role will involve managing pre-construction, bid and award, construction, and project close-out phases across multiple school sites in Los Angeles County.Key ResponsibilitiesProject ManagementOversee and coordinate all phases of assigned projects, including pre-construction, bidding, construction, and close-out.Document Review & CoordinationReview pre-construction documents, submit feedback to designers, and prepare regular progress reports for upper management.Stakeholder CoordinationWork with relevant public agencies and internal District teams to ensure compliance with off-site work and project requirements.Budget & Schedule ManagementMonitor project budgets and schedules monthly, ensuring they accurately reflect project status and meet the District's quality standards.Contractor OversightManage the contractor's daily activities, including reviewing schedules and submittals, and responding to contractor inquiries via Requests for Clarification (RFCs) and other documents.Change Orders & PaymentsEvaluate contractor change order proposals, negotiate fair pricing, and ensure timely resolution of schedule impacts. Monitor contractor and consultant payments, including architects, engineers, and other involved parties.Professional Service Agreement AdministrationAdminister and coordinate agreements with architects and the District.Project Close-OutOversee project close-out, ensuring compliance with Division of State Architect (DSA) certification and financial closure of the project.Additional DutiesPerform other related responsibilities as required.Required QualificationsExperienceMinimum of 10 years of full-time, paid professional experience in construction or project and construction management of commercial/public/educational facility projects. At least 3 years should involve managing complex projects exceeding $10M in construction value.EducationBachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management from a recognized institution, ORA bachelor's degree in another field, with the ability to obtain the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one year of employment, ORPossession of a valid CCM credential may substitute for the education requirement.Preferred QualificationsExperience in Design-Build projects.Possession of Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM).Experience with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and/or Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) projects.Knowledge of Division of State Architect (DSA) construction and design processes.OSHA 30 Safety Certification.

Created: 2025-01-22