Senior Project Manager-General Construction
$240,000–$250,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead resolution of complex construction issues, disputes, and project challenges while overseeing Owner Authorized Representatives across assigned programs. Monitor project schedules, cost controls, and overall performance, reviewing change orders and their impact on district-wide initiatives. Direct contract administration, quality control, and dispute resolution while coordinating with multiple LAUSD departments on environmental health, safety, and asset management. Develop internal policies and procedures for program delivery, manage project financials including payment applications and budget tracking, and support bid strategy and procurement planning. Requires 17+ years of full-time construction management experience with at least 5 years managing large-scale programs exceeding $50 million in value.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 17 years of full-time project/construction management experience
- At least 5 years managing large-scale programs with individual project values exceeding $50 million
- Minimum 5 years of experience in educational facilities, public works, or large commercial construction
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
- Bachelor's degree in any field with the ability to obtain the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one year
- 20+ years of relevant experience with CCM certification required within one year
- Active CCM credential at time of application
- Strong knowledge of contract administration, cost control, scheduling, and quality management
- Experience managing change orders, budgets, and payment applications
- Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder environments and cross-functional teams
Desired Qualifications
- Design-Build project experience
- Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Experience with LEED or high-performance school standards (e.g., CHPS)
- Knowledge of Division of the State Architect processes
- Active Architect or Professional Engineer (PE) license in California
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