Construction Project Manager II

MAAS Companies • Culver City, CA

2d • $155,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The Project Manager II manages multiple Campus Projects simultaneously, with construction values ranging from $5 million to $100 million. The role reviews and summarizes project data; conducts field checks to verify construction compliance with design documents and Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements; and monitors and reports project status, delivery objectives, schedules, costs, budgets, staffing, delays, disputes, changes, and compliance with standard operating procedures and other construction requirements. The Project Manager provides recommendations and solutions to the College Project Director and PMO.

Based on field observations and knowledge of the design and construction process and supporting documentation, the Project Manager identifies risks, proposes mitigation approaches, and maintains a risk-register database. The role coordinates with the College, Design Team, and others to develop and execute construction phasing and swing-space plans and tracks progress against them. It works with the Design Team, contractors, inspectors, DSA, and others to resolve complex construction issues in a timely manner and within budget.

The role directly oversees Campus Project closeout for compliance with DSA, District, and PMO requirements, coordinating with the College’s relocation project manager on FF&E, asset disposition or surplus, and other relocation matters. Given its senior position, the Project Manager also assists other CPLT and CPT members with planning, programming, and design-phase project management and coordination, and with reporting to College stakeholders, the District, and PMO.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience managing multiple construction projects.
• At least 2 years of the required 7 years of experience in educational facility design and construction.
• BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a closely related field; 4 additional years of qualifying experience beyond the stated minimum may substitute for the education requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within a large capital improvement program and familiarity with relevant provisions of the California Public Contract Code.
• Experience in formal construction partnering.
• A current, valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the CA Architectural Board or as a Professional Engineer by the CA State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• A current, valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).
• Experience with DSA construction/design processes or similar processes.
• Knowledge of all parts of the project life cycle, including planning, design, construction, and closeout.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods.
• Ability to multitask, solve problems, and successfully deliver projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Campus Projects simultaneously, ranging in construction value from $5 million to $100 million.
• Review and summarize project data.
• Conduct field checks for compliance of construction with design documents and DSA requirements.
• Monitor and report project status, delivery objectives, schedules, costs, budgets, staffing, delays, disputes, changes, and compliance with SOP and other construction requirements.
• Provide recommendations and solutions to the College Project Director and PMO.
• Identify project risks, propose approaches to mitigate their impacts, and maintain and update a risk-register database and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with the College, Design Team, and others to develop and execute construction phasing and swing-space plans, and track progress against those plans.
• Work with the Design Team, contractors, inspectors, DSA, and others to resolve complex construction-related issues in a timely manner and within budget.
• Oversee Campus Project closeout for compliance with DSA, District, and PMO requirements.
• Coordinate with the College’s relocation project manager on FF&E, asset disposition or surplus, and other relocation matters.
• Assist other CPLT and CPT members with management and coordination of planning, programming, and design phases of Campus Projects.
• Assist with reporting to College stakeholders, the District, and PMO.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Optional 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan; the company is 100% employee-owned
• Safe Harbor Account with an automatic 3% company contribution, accruing from day one
• Three weeks of paid time off (two weeks’ vacation and one week sick) and holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Family and Medical Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level