Senior Project Manager - Large Scale Construction (K-12/Public Works)
About The Position
Managing a single project is one thing; managing a $50M+ program while overseeing a team of OARs is another. As a Senior Project Manager at LAUSD, you are the high-level accountability point for some of the most complex construction work in the District. You aren't just tracking progress; you’re resolving the high-stakes disputes and disagreements that stop projects in their tracks. You’ll be the bridge between the field teams and the District’s upper management, providing the functional direction needed for cost control, contract administration, and quality. You’ll also be the one coordinating with every major branch of the District—from Environmental Health & Safety to Asset Management—to make sure a project doesn’t just get built, but fits into the District’s long-term goals.
Requirements
- 17 years of professional project/construction management experience.
- 5 years of experience managing large programs with individual projects valued at $50M or more.
- Prior experience in K-12 facility construction or large-scale public works.
- A degree in Architecture, Engineering, or CM (OR 20+ years of experience and a CCM credential).
- The "political fluency" to navigate a large organization and keep multiple departments moving toward the same goal.
Responsibilities
- Resolution of complex construction issues and disputes that require high-level negotiation and a deep understanding of the contract.
- Leadership and performance monitoring of the OARs assigned to your construction projects.
- Fiscal management of multiple concurrent projects, including verifying payment applications and monitoring variances in the project database.
- Assessing bid specifications and contract planning to ensure the District's needs are met and the timelines are realistic.
- Coordinating program activities across District branches like EH&S, Maintenance & Operations, and Technical Support.
- Developing and recommending internal policies that make the construction process more efficient and effective.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) — provided at no cost to the employee
- ESOP Safe Harbor contribution of 3% of compensation, vested day one
- ESOP as a long-term wealth-building retirement benefit
- 401k
- Medical, Dental, Vision (described as very low cost in the sample outreach)
- PTO — 3 weeks
- Great Place to Work certified
- Room for growth within the organization
- Positive, team-oriented environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
