Project Manager, Operations Manager, Contracts Manager

Overview

PROJECT MANAGER
- WORK LOCATION:

LOS ANGELES, CA

• Independent management of all project aspects with oversight of multiple projects in various phases simultaneously.
• Review and coordinate construction documents, including contracts with architects, general contractors, and low-voltage/furniture vendors.
• Read architectural plans and review specifications for accuracy, code compliance, and regulatory conformity.
• Evaluate the physical condition of building envelopes, interior finishes, and core MEP systems to identify maintenance or renovation needs.
• Develop and control project scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Review reconciliation documents timely for accuracy and ensure approval of authorized payments only.
• Monitor and coordinate construction activities with diverse project stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Negotiate and prepare change orders; vet contractors on price, legal and financial ability to perform the work.
• Facilitate project team and client meetings; communicate clearly to decision-makers; adapt to project challenges and elevate issues when appropriate.

• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years of project management experience with concurrent field construction experience.
• Educational Background:
  Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Project Mastery:
  Proven ability to independently manage all aspects of a project, including oversight of multiple projects in various phases simultaneously.

• Construction Oversight:
  Skilled in reviewing and coordinating construction documents, including contracts with architects, general contractors, and low-voltage/furniture vendors.
• Document Review:
  Ability to read architectural plans and review specifications for accuracy, code compliance, and regulatory conformity.
• Physical Assessment:
  Capable of evaluating the physical condition of building envelopes, interior finishes, and core MEP systems to identify maintenance or renovation needs.
• Software:
  Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Controls:
  Ability to develop and control project scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Financial Oversight:
  Expertise in reviewing reconciliation documents timely for accuracy and ensuring the approval of authorized payments only.
• Field Coordination:
  Experience monitoring and coordinating construction activities with diverse project stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Financial Administration:
  Skilled in negotiating and preparing change orders.
• Responsible/Responsive Bidders:
  Ability to vet contractors not just on price, but on their legal and financial ability to perform the work.

• Leadership:
  Strong leadership presence with the ability to facilitate project team and client meetings effectively.
• Communication:
  Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely to decision-makers.
• Problem Solving:
  Ability to adapt to project challenges, recognize critical issues, and elevate them to leadership when appropriate.

• Professional
  
  Certifications:
  
  Relevant industry certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), or LEED AP.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Strong familiarity with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards.
• Practical experience with the County of Los Angeles Building Code and standards.
• Knowledge of Public Contract Code and CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) requirements.
• Specialized Knowledge:
  Familiarity with commercial office furniture systems and major industry manufacturers.
• Audit & Transparency:
  Proven ability to maintain a meticulous project "paper trail" suitable for internal audits and public records standards.