Owner Authorized Representative (OAR) II

CLMI Group, LLC•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

CLMI Group is looking for passionate construction professionals to join our team! We value ambition, dedication, and innovation, and believe in building a network of talented individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Position Title: OAR II Location: Los Angeles Unified School District

Requirements

Fifteen (15) years full time paid professional experience in Construction and/or a combination of Project and Construction Management of Commercial and/or Public/Educational Facility Construction.
Five (5) of the fifteen (15) years should have full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values of more than $20M.
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
OR Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Candidate must be able to complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one (1) year of employment in the Facilities Services Division of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
OR College undergraduate but possess more than 20 years of Construction or Project Management experience and must complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one (1) year of employment in the Facilities Services Division.
OR Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential at the time of resume submission which may substitute for the required education

Nice To Haves

Design Build Experience
Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Experience with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)
Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes
Safety and OSHA Safety Regulations (OSHA 30 minimum)
A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)

Responsibilities

Manages, oversees, and coordinates all facets of the pre-construction, bid and award, construction and close-out phase of all assigned projects
Reviews pre-construction documents and submits comments to Designer as necessary
Plans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projects
Coordinates with all pertinent public agencies during pre-construction and construction to comply with all off-site work; coordinates with various District and Project staff
Manages both the project budget and schedule to meet the District’s qualitative standards; monitors project budget on a monthly basis and ensures that the budget accurately reflects the project status/progress
Manages daily activities of the contractor, reviews contractors’ construction schedules and submittals, and coordinates responses to the contractors’ inquiries thru the Requests for Clarifications (RFC) and other related documents
Reviews substitution submittals from contractors to ensure specification and/or District requirements are complied with
Receives, reviews, and negotiates Contractor Change Order Proposal(s) to achieve a fair & reasonable price in accordance with the General Conditions; reviews and addresses any and all Schedule impacts in accordance with the project specifications in a timely manner
Reviews the process and monitors payments for the contractor, architects, engineers and any other pertinent parties
Administers provisions of Professional Service Agreements between Architects and the District
Coordinates District delivery of related fixtures, furniture and equipment
Monitors and manages project close-out with respect to project certification with the Division of State Architects (DSA) and project financial close out
Perform other related duties as assigned