DSA Project Manager

Location:
Corona, CA

Company:
Project Support Services, Inc. (PSS)

Project Support Services (PSS) is California's leader in DSA project certification, project recovery, and regulatory compliance. We partner with school districts, architects, engineers, inspectors, and contractors to solve complex DSA challenges and successfully certify projects throughout California.

Unlike a traditional architecture or construction management firm, we specialize in
solving the projects everyone else can't.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who enjoys technical problem solving, understands construction documents, and can confidently lead multiple complex projects from investigation through certification.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple DSA certification and project recovery assignments simultaneously. This role requires someone who understands construction documents, building systems, DSA processes, change management, and consultant coordination while providing exceptional client service.

This is
not
a production architecture role. You will not spend your day designing buildings in Revit. Instead, you will use your technical expertise to solve construction and regulatory challenges, recover documentation, coordinate consultants, and successfully guide projects to DSA certification.

This position is ideal for someone with experience in architecture, construction management, owner's representation, or DSA consulting who enjoys solving complex problems.

• Manage 20–40 active projects simultaneously through various stages of DSA certification.
• Develop project schedules and manage milestones.
• Lead internal and external project meetings.
• Communicate regularly with school districts, architects, inspectors, engineers, contractors, and DSA.
• Track deliverables, deadlines, action items, and project risks.
• Keep clients informed with accurate project updates.

Must be able to independently review and analyze:

• Architectural plans
• Structural drawings
• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing drawings
• Civil drawings
• Specifications
• Construction documents
• As-built drawings
• DSA approved sets
• Field reports
• Inspector reports
• Deferred approvals

Must understand how all disciplines work together and identify missing information that impacts project certification.

Working knowledge of:

• DSA approval process
• DSA closeout process
• DSA certification requirements
• Verified Reports
• Inspector requirements
• Deferred approvals
• Construction Observation requirements
• DSA Forms and documentation
• DSA Box
• DSA meetings and correspondence
• DSA policies and procedures

Experience attending and leading meetings with DSA staff is highly preferred.

Must understand and review:

• Change Orders
• CCDs (Construction Change Documents)
• ASIs
• RFIs
• Submittals
• Field Directives
• Bulletin revisions
• Sketches
• Addenda
• Punch Lists
• Record Documents

Ability to determine how changes impact project certification and required documentation.

Must be able to:

• Investigate complex project issues.
• Identify missing documentation.
• Determine paths toward project certification.
• Coordinate with architects, inspectors, districts, and consultants to resolve outstanding issues.
• Read construction documents to identify discrepancies.
• Develop practical solutions for DSA compliance issues.
• Think critically and independently.

This role requires someone who enjoys being a
detective
and solving complicated construction problems.

Coordinate with:

• Architects
• Structural Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Electrical Engineers
• Civil Engineers
• Project Inspectors
• Testing Labs
• DSA
• School Districts
• Contractors

Proficiency with:

• Bluebeam Revu (required)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Acrobat
• Smartsheet (preferred)
• Procore (preferred)
• AutoCAD or Revit (ability to read plans—not production drafting)

• 5+ years of experience in Architecture, Construction Management, Owner's Representation, DSA Consulting, or related field.
• Experience with California K-12 or Community College construction projects.
• Strong understanding of DSA processes.
• Experience reviewing construction documents.
• Experience coordinating consultants.
• Experience reviewing CCDs and Change Orders.
• Ability to interpret building codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Experience with:

• Project recovery
• DSA certification
• Existing building investigations
• Construction Administration
• Inspector coordination
• Regulatory compliance
• Owner representation
• Public works projects
• Educational facilities

The successful Project Manager:

• Enjoys solving difficult technical problems.
• Thrives when every project presents a different challenge.
• Can confidently review construction documents and identify missing information.
• Communicates professionally with clients and consultants.
• Takes ownership of projects from beginning to…