Construction Project Manager - K-14 - Palm Desert

MAAS Companies • Palm Desert, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

MAAS Companies Inc., a 100% employee-owned company, is hiring a Construction Project Manager to work at College of the Desert. Under the direction and supervision of the Program Manager, the Project Manager oversees the District’s capital design and construction projects from design through D.S.A. close-out, ensuring project objectives are met and that work complies with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. The role plans and coordinates project activities to achieve goals within prescribed schedules and funding parameters, personally or through subordinate supervisors. Other functions may be performed as needed.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of related experience managing design and construction projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a closely related field; four additional years of qualifying experience beyond the stated minimum may substitute for the required education.
• Ability to create budgets and schedules using design and scheduling software.
• Ability to listen and receive direction and information.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems.
• Skillful use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within a large capital improvement program.
• Familiarity with relevant provisions of the California Public Contract Code.
• Architectural background or experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow operational procedures and reporting responsibilities for ongoing management and supervision of the District’s capital design and construction program.
• Assist on-site accounting, senior project management, and administrative staff as needed.
• Assist with Master Plan development phase efforts and project-based scope, schedule, budget goals, and objectives.
• Manage and oversee program design, bidding, and construction phases, including constructability reviews and value engineering.
• Assist the District in obtaining timely local, state, and federal project-specific agency approvals.
• Monitor professional service contract performance and review and approve pay requests.
• Prepare project bid documents, including CSI Division 1, general conditions, special conditions, and deductive alternates; participate in bid and award procedures.
• Prepare general and trade contractor pre-qualification documentation and oversee the selection process.
• Track, review, approve, and record capital construction project communications, documentation, and accounting, including meeting minutes, schedules, shop drawings, submittals, daily logs, field orders, requests for information, proposal requests, change orders, pay requests, inspection reports, and special inspection test results.
• Conduct periodic job walks to check contract performance, schedule, and workmanship quality.
• Support District faculty, staff, students, and the local community on construction-related issues; ensure construction site perimeters and surrounding areas are secured, including site, vehicle, and pedestrian access.
• Monitor general and trade contractor performance, including review and approval of pay requests.
• Monitor the DSA inspector of record and materials testing and inspection performance, including review and approval of pay requests.
• Use sound judgment to prevent claims and avoid disputes.
• Monitor FF&E procurement and installation, project close-out, and the warranty period; take appropriate action as needed.
• Develop and manage implementation of the move-in schedule.
• Handle special projects to support overall bond program success.
• When applicable, provide oversight management of the Construction Manager.
• Prepare project reports for management, clients, or others.
• Coordinate project activities with regulatory agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Optional 401(k) retirement plan
• Stock options
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 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, consisting of two weeks’ vacation and one week of sick leave
• Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Family and Medical Leave

What This Job Offers

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