Construction Project Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Company: Dabri, Inc.

Dabri, Inc. is a California-based consulting firm specializing in program and construction management, engineering support, project controls, cost estimating, scheduling, environmental compliance, and QA/QC oversight. Since 2001, we have supported complex public infrastructure and capital improvement programs across education, healthcare, transportation, aviation, and civic facilities. Our team works collaboratively with public agencies and project stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with applicable standards.

Dabri, Inc. is seeking a Construction Project Manager to support the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) specifically in the facilities services division. This position provides project delivery and construction administration support for maintenance, repair, modernization, and facilities improvement projects throughout the District.

• Assist in planning, coordinating, processing, and expediting projects related to construction, modernization, installation and repair of schools, administrative buildings, and other facilities.
• Perform liaison duties among District Project Management Units, Maintenance and Operations Areas, Environmental Consultants, and Abatement contractors involved in Facilities construction, renovation & repairs.
• Review Requests for Assistance (RFAs) with FETU technical staff, determine scope of work and review project drawings.
• Perform initial funding line review and coordinate with facilities accounting staff for appropriate project funding. Prepare funding request packages.
• Plan projects, track job progress and report actual labor charges.
• Request cost proposals from environmental consultants, review cost proposals to determine accuracy, rationality and viability.
• Work with technical personnel to estimate costs of asbestos and lead abatements.
• Initiate & execute Asbestos Abatement and Lead Remediation, A&B Contracts, Task Order & JOC Contracts.
• Coordinate, plan, and assist in scheduling lead & asbestos abatements for various projects prior to demolition and renovations of school facilities and temporary housing of students and school staff during such activities.
• Review contractor's submittals, daily logs and certified payroll for approval of invoices.
• Check and analyze requests for alterations in scope of work plans and determine the merit and validity of change orders and cost increases.
• Provide support to FETU Technical Staff on project closeout and certification efforts.
• Prepare requests and justifications for bid processing and coordinate and monitor the entire contract award process.
• Update FETU projects tracking sheet to track project progress.
• Attend Job Start meetings to review asbestos, lead, and safety requirements with the contractor and the other related parties in attendance; ensure that meeting minutes are documented and reported to project participants.

• Minimum of three (3) years full time paid professional experience in Project/Construction Management of projects, preferably in educational facility construction projects or public agency projects, involved in all phases of the construction projects including pre‑construction activities and planning, monitoring construction progress and close‑out activities.
• Experience in safety construction protocols, Cal OSHA requirements and environmental procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced project environment.

• Use of Asset and Work Management System (Maximo)

• Full‑time, Monday through Friday.
• Position is based at Los Angeles and requires daily on‑site attendance.
• No remote or hybrid work available.

Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 per year (DOE)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Professional Development Opportunities