Project Managers (Level II or Level III)

O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$154,000 - $182,000•Onsite

About The Position

O2EPCM, Inc. is seeking experienced Project Managers at Level II or Level III for long-term, full-time W-2 roles supporting Public Works, Rebuild Authority capital recovery and rebuild projects in Los Angeles, California. The positions are onsite. Project Managers will independently manage projects through programming, design, permitting, construction, and close-out, controlling scope, budget, and schedule and coordinating with project teams, clients, communities, utilities, permitting agencies, and partner jurisdictions. One work scope focuses on managing recovery and rebuild capital projects. Candidates must have at least 10 years of project management experience for Level II or 15 years for Level III, and be a licensed professional or Certified Construction Manager (CCM). The role requires an educational background in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Experience with disaster recovery or post-disaster rebuild projects and familiarity with FEMA Public Assistance or Cal OES reimbursement documentation are preferred. A second work scope focuses on GIS. This Project Manager will design and maintain dashboards that track rebuild projects and program items, and support mapping and data requests. In addition to the stated project management experience for Level II or Level III, candidates need at least five years of GIS analysis, spatial data management, and dashboard or data visualization development experience. The role calls for an educational background in Geographic Information Science, Geography, Data Science, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field, as well as advanced proficiency with Esri ArcGIS tools or other industry-standard software. Public works or public agency experience is preferred. A GIS Professional (GISP) certification and experience supporting disaster recovery or post-disaster rebuild programs are preferred. The stated salary ranges are $154,000–$161,000 for Project Manager II and $174,000–$182,000 for Project Manager III. Benefits include 100% paid base coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k), paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and an Employee Assistance Program. No per diem or relocation package is offered. Applicants who advance in the submission process will be asked to provide an up-to-date resume, certifications or licenses, 3–4 professional references, and a project list with project values, dates, and companies.

Requirements

For Project Manager II: at least 10 years of project management experience.
For Project Manager III: at least 15 years of project management experience.
For the general project management scope, be a licensed professional or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
For the general project management scope, education in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
For the GIS-focused scope, at least 5 years of GIS and data analysis experience.
For the GIS-focused scope, education in Geographic Information Science, Geography, Data Science, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
For the GIS-focused scope, advanced proficiency in Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise, or other industry-standard software or resources.
Demonstrated experience building interactive dashboards for management and public audiences, such as ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder, or Power BI.
Ability to develop and control project scope, budget, and schedule; independently manage projects; and coordinate project stakeholders and infrastructure systems.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
For the GIS-focused scope, working knowledge of Power BI, SQL, Python, or similar tools for data processing and automation.
For the GIS-focused scope, knowledge of accessibility requirements (ADA/WCAG) for public-facing web content.

Nice To Haves

Experience with disaster recovery or post-disaster rebuild projects.
Familiarity with FEMA Public Assistance or Cal OES reimbursement documentation requirements.
For the GIS-focused scope, GIS Professional (GISP) certification.
For the GIS-focused scope, experience supporting disaster recovery or post-disaster rebuild programs.
For the GIS-focused scope, experience in a public works or public agency setting.

Responsibilities

Manage recovery and rebuild capital projects through programming, design, permitting, construction, and close-out.
Independently manage all aspects of assigned projects and control project scope, budget, and schedule.
Review and coordinate the preparation of feasibility studies, condition assessments, and construction documents.
Coordinate interdependent infrastructure systems, including roads, water, sewer, and stormwater, as an integrated network.
Facilitate project team, client, and community stakeholder meetings.
Negotiate and prepare change orders.
Monitor and coordinate pre-design and construction activities with utilities, permitting agencies, partner jurisdictions, and other project stakeholders.
Set and manage project expectations, and respond effectively to project issues and challenges in a fast-paced environment.
For the GIS-focused scope, design and maintain dashboards tracking rebuild projects and program items, and support mapping and data requests.
Integrate data from multiple sources, such as project management, permitting, schedule, and cost systems, into a single reporting view.
Design and maintain spatial databases, including data standards, quality assurance and quality control, and update procedures.
Respond to ad hoc data, mapping, and analysis requests on short timelines.
Produce clear maps, exhibits, and reports for executive briefings and community meetings.
Handle sensitive property and resident data in accordance with privacy requirements.
Translate technical data for non-technical audiences.