Junior Project Manager- M&O

The Tsui Group•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$104,000 - $109,000

About The Position

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in K-12 Construction Project Management to serve as a Junior Project Manager- M&O. This role involves assisting in the planning, coordination, processing, and expediting of projects related to the construction, modernization, installation, and repair of schools, administrative buildings, and other facilities. The position requires performing liaison duties among various units and contractors involved in facilities construction, renovation, and repairs. Key responsibilities include reviewing project documentation, determining scope of work, coordinating funding, tracking job progress, estimating costs, initiating and executing abatement contracts, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ full time paid professional experience in the Project/Construction Management of projects, preferably in an educational facility construction projects or public agency projects, involved in all phases of the construction projects including pre-construction activities and planning, monitoring construction progress and close-out activities.
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction Management or Environmental field.
Candidates without a degree may compensate for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience in safety construction protocols, Cal OSHA requirements and environmental procedures is a plus.
Use of Asset and Work Management System (Maximo)

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, coordinating, processing, and expediting projects related to the construction, modernization, installation and repair of schools, administrative buildings, and other facilities.
Perform liaison duties among District Project Management Units, Maintenance and Operations Areas, Environmental Consultants and Abatement contractors, involved in Facilities construction, renovation & repairs.
Review Requests for Assistance (RFAs) with FETU technical staff, determine scope of work and review project drawings.
Perform initial funding line review and coordinate with facilities accounting staff for appropriate project funding. Prepare funding request packages.
Plan projects, track job progress and report actual labor charges.
Request cost proposals from environmental consultants, review cost proposals to determine accuracy, rationality and viability.
Work with technical personnel to estimate costs of asbestos and lead abatements.
Initiate & execute Asbestos Abatement and Lead Remediation, A&B Contracts, Task Order & JOC Contracts.
Coordinate, plan, and assist in scheduling lead & asbestos abatements for various projects prior to demolition and renovations of school facilities and temporary housing of students and school staff during such activities.
Review contractor’s submittals, daily logs and certified payroll for approval of invoices.
Check and analyze requests for alterations in scope of work plans and determine the merit and validity of change orders and cost increases.
Provide support to FETU Technical Staff on project closeout and certification efforts.
Prepare requests and justifications for bid processing and coordinate and monitor the entire contract award process.
Update FETU projects tracking sheet to track project progress.
Attend Job Start meetings to review asbestos, lead, and safety requirements with the contractor and the other related parties in attendance; ensure that meeting minutes are documented and reported to project participants.
Performs other duties as assigned