Senior Project Manager II - LAUSD

Triangle DeCon Services, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Are you looking to apply your skills and utilize your experience to make a difference in our community? Are you motivated to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to deliver new projects for our clients? Triangle is waiting for you to join our team! This is a full-time position with Los Angeles Unified School District. The ideal candidate for the Senior Project Manager II position would be a seasoned professional with at least 17 years of full-time project and construction management experience, including a minimum of five years managing large-scale programs with projects valued over $50 million. They should have extensive experience in educational facility construction, public works, or large commercial projects, and possess strong leadership skills to oversee and manage multiple projects. The candidate must be capable of resolving complex construction-related issues, monitoring project progress, reviewing change orders, and ensuring that projects stay on budget and schedule. A key part of the role involves coordinating with multiple departments, managing fiscal responsibilities, and providing functional direction on schedules, cost control, contract administration, and quality control. The ideal candidate will also have experience with bid and contract planning, dispute resolution, and policy development. A bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management is required, or a combination of substantial experience and the ability to obtain a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one year. Preferred qualifications include design-build experience, knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM), LEED-certified projects, and familiarity with Division of State Architect (DSA) processes. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to review and manage project contracts and coordinate with various stakeholders. A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect or Professional Engineer is a plus.

Requirements

17 years full time paid professional project/construction management experience
5 years of experience in managing large programs with projects having construction values in excess of $50 million (not cumulative)
5 years experience in educational facility construction, public works or large commercial projects (may include projects outside of California)
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
OR
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelors 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 in 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
A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

Responsibilities

Manages and provides construction oversight to OARs
Resolves complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements
Develops, assigns, and monitors performance of OARs relative to assigned construction projects
Reviews status and overall construction project progress relative to submitted construction schedules
Reviews change orders from all construction projects and assess their impact on the District
Assists Regional Directors and other Facilities management staff with bid and contract planning
Assesses bid specifications for District need and probability of completion under stated timeline
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 perform 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
Reviews and monitors overall administration of contracts for the architect and related consultants
Coordinates program activities with other District 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 local districts
Reviews and applies recommended actions in resolving disputes related to construction projects
Develop and recommend internal policies and procedures
Performs other related duties as assigned