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Senior Project Manager

PM2CM

Los Angeles, california


Job Details

Full-time


Full Job Description

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the planning and execution of pre-construction activities associated with the building of new schools and modernization projects for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). You will be responsible for ensuring the success of multiple projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget, and resolving complex project-related issues. You will play a key role in providing leadership and direction to Assistant Facility Development Managers (AFDM), Design Managers (DM), and design professionals, ensuring optimal project performance.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Plan and coordinate pre-construction activities for new school buildings and modernization projects.
  • Oversee the scope, schedule, and budget of multiple projects, ensuring their overall success.
  • Resolve complex planning, design, and construction-related issues, disputes, and disagreements.
  • Develop, assign, and monitor the performance of AFDMs, DMs, and design professionals.
  • Report on project budget, schedule, and issues to Departmental, Branch, and Board representatives.
  • Review project progress relative to submittal schedules and assess status, progress, and potential.
  • Coordinate with utility and government agencies to obtain timely action on project completion.
  • Assist project team staff with A/E contracts, bid and contract planning.
  • Review and verify Design Professional contract scope, fees, and applications for payment.
  • Provide functional direction over project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, and quality control.
  • Coordinate project activities with other District branches and departments.
  • Develop and recommend internal policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

(These are the common skills and experience of project development manager that are currently working on LAUSD projects.)

 

Required Experience:

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in project management in the construction industry; managing the planning, design, construction, and coordination of capital projects.
  • Five years of the above experience in educational facility construction or public works projects.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale construction projects.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
  • Extensive experience in project management within the education sector.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Proven track record of managing complex construction projects from inception to completion.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
  • Experience with both project delivery and procurement methods for public projects.
  • Experience with community engagement processes and strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools.

 

Preferred Qualifications, Licenses and Certificates:

 

  • Knowledge of relevant regulations and building codes.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
  • Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  • Experience in Formal Construction Partnering
  • CCM certification or other relevant certifications.
  • Incorporate these skills and experiences into the job description to attract qualified candidates.
  • LEED Professional Accreditation.
  • PMP certification is a plus.
  • A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

 

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