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

• 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