Construction Manager

The Project Execution Branch of the Facilities Services Division is responsible for the construction of new schools and repair and modernization of existing schools as part of a multi‑year bond funded capital improvement program. The branch is dedicated to ensuring that existing campuses are modernized and repaired in support of the education and safety of our students and staff using cost efficient and sustainable materials.

Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: 24 days each year.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

A Construction Manager provides administrative oversight to multiple Senior Resident Construction Engineers and Resident Construction Engineers by monitoring overall performance of assigned new construction, modernization, and repair projects. Typical duties may include:

• Resolving complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements.
• Developing, assigning, and monitoring performance of Resident Construction Engineers and Senior Resident Construction Engineers relative to assigned construction projects.
• Reviewing status and overall construction project progress relative to submitted construction schedules.
• Reviewing all change orders from all construction projects and assessing their impact on the District.
• Assisting regional directors and other Facilities management staff with bid and contract planning.
• Assessing bid specifications for District need and probability of completion under stated timeline.
• Reviewing status and monitoring variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting.
• Reviewing and verifying submitted applications for payment and performing overall fiscal management of multiple construction projects.
• Providing functional direction over areas of responsibility including construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control.
• Reviewing and monitoring overall administration of contracts for the architect and related consultants.
• Coordinating program activities with other District organizational branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Real Estate Branch, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations, and local districts.
• Reviewing and taking recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects.
• Developing and recommending internal policies and procedures.

Promotional status is required: You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid‑off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation. Laid‑off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39‑month period;

as such, laid‑off employees applying for promotional career opportunities may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires.

Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in architecture, engineering, planning, facilities management, construction management, or business administration.

Experience: Five years of management experience with responsibility for commercial, public, or educational facilities construction programs or projects in construction value of $50 million and above. Preferable work experience includes:

• Experience with Design‑Build and/or Progressive Design‑Build Delivery Methods.
• Experience with public agency construction and Public Contracting Code.
• Experience with DSA construction/design processes.

Special: A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle.

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