Job Description
Leland Saylor Associates (LSA) has an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager (SPM) II position in Los Angeles with our client, the Los Angeles Unified School District with experience in educational facility or public works projects.
Daily 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 for District need 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 the architect 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,
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
17 years full time paid professional experience in Project/Construction Management of Commercial and/or Public/Educational Facility Construction,
5 years of experience must include work in managing large programs with projects having construction values in excess of $60 million (not cumulative),
5 years of experience in educational facility construction or public works projects.
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
B.S. in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field,
Additional courses in Business Administration, Public Relations, Accounting, School Finance, Personnel Management and Communication are preferred,
Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may be substituted 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).
Featured Benefits
401(k), Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 100% employer-paid premiums
Additional Information
For over 50 years, Leland Saylor Associates (LSA) has been a nationally recognized construction consulting firm providing expertise in the areas of estimating, scheduling, value engineering, and construction management. Saylor is a great place to work where your opinion matters, where you can grow with a supportive staff and make a difference in our project outcomes. We are proud to be an advisor on some of the largest, most technically complex projects in the nation.
We seek like-minded professionals who have a passion for estimating, drive to achieve results, creative problem-solving ability, and a dedication to client service and relationship management. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Come join us and partner with our world-class team and do your best work.
Saylor is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.