Project Manager II

AECOM•Los Angeles, CA

58d•$121,000 - $138,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager II in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves managing one or more moderately complex projects, which may include clients with a regional geographic footprint, projects involving multiple services from regional IE offices, or projects with complexities such as litigation, environmental protection, or due diligence. The Project Manager may oversee all project phases from initiation to closure, working with a high degree of independence while receiving technical guidance on complex issues and supervisory approval for project plans. This position has the potential to supervise senior engineers, project administration, project controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating, and procurement representatives.

Requirements

Possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Individuals must be able to manage multiple tasks, exhibit strong organizational skills, have a good understanding of design and construction
Knowledge of construction management procedures
Knowledge of construction industry practices
Skilled at use of construction management software and programs
Knowledgeable in the process of invoicing and billing procedures
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs
Design management experience managing all phases of design
BA/BS + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Nice To Haves

Five years of full time paid-professional experience managing the facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects that includes the overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities
Experience working with the Division of the State Architect (DSA)
Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Experience with construction management
Progressive design build
Manage projects $10M and above
Experience coordinating local worker PLAs, prevailing wage / DIR experience, public works projects
Housing or Workforce Housing project experience
Live near Pasadena
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field
Additional courses in business administration, public relations, accounting, finance, personnel management, educational facilities planning, and/or communication are preferred
A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State 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)
LEED Professional Accreditation
DBIA certification

Responsibilities

Manages one or more moderately complex project, involving a combination of the following: Clients with a regional geographic footprint; OR, Projects involving multiple services provided by regional IE offices; OR, Other complexities, such as projects that involve litigation, environmental protection, due diligence, etc.
May manage all phases of projects (from beginning to close out).
Works mostly independently but receives basic instruction on specific assignments, objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.
May supervise: senior level engineers (all disciplines applicable), as well as project administration, project controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating and procurement representatives
Act as Owners Authorized Representative (OAR)
Provide leadership to architects, engineer and design team consultants
Design phase cost, budget, and schedule control and coordination, and reporting to the Client
Pre-design experience to assist in developing overall project schedule and project budget inclusive of construction cost and soft cost
User group and stakeholder coordination and management
Coordination of all jurisdictional approvals and permitting
Construction logistics planning, bidding, construction contract review/ coordination, pre-qualification processes
Coordinates program activities with other Client organizational branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Asset Management Branch, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations and other stakeholders
Assists Facilities management staff with bid and contract planning
Assesses bid specifications according to Client needs and probability of completion under stated timeline
Reviews and monitors overall administration of contracts for Architects and other project related consultants
Reviews status and overall construction project progress relative to submitted construction schedules
Reviews change orders from all construction projects and assesses their impact
Reviews status and monitors variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting
Reviews and verifies submitted applications for payment and performs overall fiscal management of multiple construction projects
Provides functional direction over areas of responsibility including construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control
Resolves complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements
Reviews and takes recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects