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Senior Project Manager II - Construction

CLMI Group is looking for passionate construction professionals to join our team! We value ambition, dedication, and innovation, and believe in building a network of talented individuals who share our commitment to making a difference.

Position Title: Senior Project Manager II

Location: Los Angeles Unified School District (This position is on-site in Los Angeles, California and candidates must be willing and able to commute to the office and make site visits as necessary)

Duties:

  • Manages and provides construction oversight to OARs
  • Resolves complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements
  • Develops, assigns, and monitors performance of OARs relative to assigned construction projects
  • Reviews status and overall construction project progress relative to submitted construction schedules
  • Reviews change orders from all construction projects and assesses their impact on the district
  • Assists Regional Directors and other Facilities management staff with bid and contract planning
  • Assesses bid specifications according to District needs and probability of completion under stated timeline
  • Reviews status and monitors variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting
  • Reviews and verifies submitted applications for payment and performs overall fiscal management of multiple construction projects
  • Provides functional direction over areas of responsibility including construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control
  • Reviews and monitors overall administration of contracts for Architects and related consultants
  • Coordinates program activities with other District organizational branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Asset Management Branch, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations, and local districts
  • Reviews and takes recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects
  • Develops and recommends internal policies and procedures
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Twenty (20) years full-time paid professional project/construction management experience
  • Ten (10) of the 20 years must be managing large programs with projects having construction values of more than $50 million (not cumulative)
  • Five (5) years’ experience in educational facility construction, public works or large commercial projects (may include projects outside of California)

OR

  • Twenty-five (25) years full-time paid professional project/construction management experience
  • Twenty (20) of the 25 years must be managing large programs with projects having construction values of more than $50 million (not cumulative)
  • Five (5) years’ experience in educational facility construction, public works or large commercial projects (may include projects outside of California)

Additional Preferred Experience

  • Design Build Experience
  • Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  • Experience in 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

Required Education

20-year path:

  • Graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
  • A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) may substitute for the education requirement

25-year path:

  • Preferred (Not Required): Graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
  • Preferred (Not Required): A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

Preferred Licenses and Certificates

  • A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

Preferred Licenses and Certificates:

  • A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

Benefits

CLMI Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

  • Salary Range: $205,000-220,000
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • 401k Matching
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term / Long Term Disability / Life

What this application asks

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  • Are you prepared to submit a project list (name, project type, years, project values) if we move to next steps? - please add to cover letter if you have one available yes / no
  • Are you legally authorized to work in the US? yes / no
  • Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States? yes / no
  • This position is on-site in Los Angeles, CA. Relocation assistance is not provided. Are you able to commute to a Los Angeles-based office and make site visits as needed? yes / no
  • Do you meet at least one of the following combined experience thresholds: (a) (degree required for (a)) at least 20 years of full-time paid professional project/construction management experience, including at least 10 years managing large construction programs where individual projects (not cumulative) had construction values in excess of $50 million; OR (b) at least 25 years of the same experience, including at least 20 years managing programs with individual projects in excess of $50 million (no degree required for (b))? yes / no
  • Do you meet at least one of the following education requirements: (a) a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management; OR (b) a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from CMAA, which may substitute for the degree? (Required if qualifying under the 20-year path above; preferred but not required if qualifying under the 25-year path.) yes / no
  • Do you have at least 5 years of experience managing construction projects for educational facilities, public works, or large commercial projects — including work for public agency clients (e.g., school districts, community colleges, airports, or municipal public works departments) subject to public funding oversight, procurement processes, or governing board approval? yes / no
  • Have you managed construction projects for a public agency client — such as a school district, community college, airport, or municipal public works department — where the project was subject to public funding oversight, public procurement processes, or a governing body approval process? yes / no
  • Do you have direct experience providing construction oversight to OARs (Owner's Authorized Representatives) — including supervising their day-to-day performance on assigned projects — in addition to managing multiple construction projects simultaneously (cost control, scheduling, contract administration, and dispute resolution) from bid/contract phase through project closeout? (strengthened from SPM I — adds direct OAR supervision, not just assignment/monitoring) yes / no

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