Job FunctionsManaging pre-construction, bid and award, construction, and close-out phases of assigned projectsReviewing pre-construction documents and submitting comments to Designer as necessaryPlanning, organizing, and preparing reports to upper management with respect to project status and progressCoordinating with public agencies during pre-construction and constructionManaging project budget and schedule to meet District's qualitative standardsMonitoring project budget on a monthly basis and ensuring that the budget accurately reflects project status/progressManaging daily activities of contractor, reviewing contractors' construction schedules and submittals, and coordinating responses to contractors' inquiries through RFCs and other related documentsReviewing substitution submittals from contractors to ensure specification and/or District requirements are complied withReceiving, reviewing, and negotiating Contractor Change Order Proposals to achieve a fair & reasonable price in accordance with the General Conditions; reviewing and addressing any and all Schedule impacts in accordance with project specifications in a timely mannerAdministering provisions of Professional Service Agreements between Architects and the DistrictCoordinating District delivery of related fixtures, furniture, and equipmentMonitoring and managing project close-out with respect to project certification with Division of State Architects (DSA) and project financial close out
Job RequirementsBachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management OR college undergraduate with more than 20 years of Construction or Project Management experienceValid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land SurveyorsValid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)
SkillsExperience in Construction and/or Project Management of Commercial and/or Public/Educational Facility ConstructionFull responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values in excess of $20MUtilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processesSafety and OSHA Safety Regulations (OSHA 30 minimum)Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with upper management, public agencies, contractors, architects, engineers, and other pertinent partiesAbility to work collaboratively in a team environmentStrong problem-solving skills to manage complex projects and ensure timely completion of tasksAttention to detail to accurately review pre-construction documents and negotiate Contractor Change Order Proposals
Duties:
- Manages, oversees and coordinates all facets of the pre-construction, bid and award, construction and close-out phase of all assigned projects
- Reviews pre-construction documents and submits comments to Designer as necessary
- Plans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projects
- Coordinates with all pertinent public agencies during pre-construction and construction to comply with all off-site work; coordinates with various District and Project staff
- Manages both the project budget and schedule to meet the District’s qualitative standards; monitors project budget on a monthly basis and ensures that the budget accurately reflects the project status/progress
- Manages daily activities of the contractor, reviews contractors’ construction schedules and submittals, and coordinates responses to the contractors’ inquiries thru the Requests for Clarifications (RFC) and other related documents
- Reviews substitution submittals from contractors to ensure specification and/or District requirements are complied with
- Receives, reviews, and negotiates Contractor Change Order Proposal(s) to achieve a fair & reasonable price in accordance with the General Conditions; reviews and addresses any and all Schedule impacts in accordance with the project specifications in a timely manner
- Reviews the process and monitors payments for the contractor, architects, engineers and any other pertinent parties
- Administers provisions of Professional Service Agreements between Architects and the District
- Coordinates District delivery of related fixtures, furniture and equipment
- Monitors and manages project close-out with respect to project certification with the Division of State Architects (DSA) and project financial close out
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum RequirementsRequired Experience:
- Fifteen (15) years full time paid professional experience in Construction and/or a combination of Project and Construction Management of Commercial and/or Public/Educational Facility Construction. Five (5) of the fifteen (15) years should have full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values in excess of $20M.
Additional Preferred Experience:
- Design Build Experience
- Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Experience with 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
- Safety and OSHA Safety Regulations (OSHA 30 minimum)
Required Education: There are 4 ways to meet the education requirement:
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
OR
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Candidate must be able to complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one (1) year of employment in the Facilities Services Division of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
OR
- College undergraduate but possess more than 20 years of Construction or Project Management experience, and must complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one (1) year of employment in the Facilities Services Division..
OR
- Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential which may substitute for the required education
Preferred Licenses and Certificates:
- A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
- A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $145K-$165K
Why Choose Element Consulting?
Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success.'
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Bringing the Right Elements Together for our Clients’ Success
Element Consulting, Inc. is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services.
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