Construction Project Manager - K-14 - Palm Desert

MAAS Companies • Palm Desert, CA

6h • $130,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

MAAS Companies Inc., a 100% employee-owned company, is hiring a Construction Project Manager to work at the 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 goals and objectives are met and complying with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. The role plans and coordinates project activities to achieve objectives within established time and funding parameters, personally or through subordinate supervisors, and performs other functions 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 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 efforts to support smooth implementation.
• Assist in developing project scope, schedule, budget goals, and objectives.
• Manage and oversee program design, bidding, and construction phases, including constructability reviews and value engineering.
• Assist as the District liaison in obtaining local, state, and federal project-specific agency approvals.
• Monitor professional services contract performance, including reviewing and approving pay requests.
• Prepare project bid documents, including CSI Division 1, general conditions, special conditions, and deductive alternates; participate in bidding and award procedures.
• Prepare general and trade contractor prequalification documents 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, special inspection test results, and other written communications.
• Conduct periodic job walks to assess contract performance, schedule, and workmanship quality.
• Support District faculty, staff, students, and the local community on construction-related matters; ensure construction site perimeters and surrounding areas are secured, including site, vehicle, and pedestrian access.
• Monitor general and trade contractor performance, including reviewing and approving pay requests.
• Monitor DSA inspector of record and materials testing and inspection performance, including reviewing and approving pay requests.
• Use sound judgment to prevent claims and avoid disputes.
• Monitor FF&E procurement and installation, project close-out, and the warranty period, taking 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
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% employee owned)
• Safe Harbor Account with an automatic 3% company contribution accruing from day one
• Three weeks of paid time off, comprising two weeks of vacation and one week of sick time, plus holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Family and Medical Leave

What This Job Offers

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