Senior Construction Manager

APSI Construction Management•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$175,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

APSI is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to act as the primary client-facing representative for a significant site improvement project. This role involves resolving complex construction-related issues, disputes, and disagreements to ensure project progress. The Senior Construction Manager will also be responsible for developing, assigning, and monitoring the performance of Construction Managers.

Requirements

Fifteen (15) or more years of experience in construction management.
Three (3) years of experience in managing Progressive Design-Build projects with construction values over $50 million (not cumulative).
Five (5) years of experience in public works or large commercial construction projects.
Superior technical writing and communication skills, analytical skills, and project management skills.
Proficiency in software including Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Oracle Unifier and/or ProCore, Bluebeam.
Experience implementing Lean construction management principles.
Experience managing underground utility repair and infrastructure projects.
Experience troubleshooting complex problems involving project construction.
Strong understanding of California Building Code.
Strong understanding of ADA compliance.
Strong understanding of Fire and Life-Safety standards.
Strong understanding of Environmental review processes (CEQA experience preferred).
Ability to be on call at night and during weekends to support construction projects as needed.
Ability to seamlessly transition between office work (handling RFIs, change orders, claims, and project closeouts) and on-site construction oversight, providing input during the construction process and ensuring projects are completed efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer (California) by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential.
Design Build Institute of America designation credential.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for the owner, contract, and progressive design-builder.
Provide strategic guidance aligned with project goals and objectives to meet the owner's critical needs.
Manage and oversee Architects, Engineers, Schedulers, Estimators, and Construction Managers.
Support the development of project scope, budget validation, and delivery strategy.
Assist in developing Progressive Design Build Procurement Documents.
Oversee design development to ensure compliance with regulatory, code, and owner requirements.
Participate in negotiations of the GMP or Lump Sum.
Facilitate meetings and ensure cohesive, integrated teamwork.
Review design status and overall construction progress against submitted construction schedules.
Review and negotiate contractors' extra work claims and change proposals, assessing their impact on the client.
Develop and implement appropriate risk allocation and management strategies for design-build projects.
Evaluate the impact of project progress on operations and recommend necessary courses of action.
Review and verify submitted applications for payment and manage the fiscal aspects of multiple construction projects.
Provide functional direction over areas including construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control.
Review and recommend actions for resolving construction project disputes.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Maintain positive rapport with the owner and project stakeholders, including consultants and engineers.
Manage and complete significant contracts.
Document conflicting points of view regarding construction matters through written communication.