Project Manager (School Construction)

Element Consulting

Downey, CA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, Bid Analysis, Budgeting, Business Services, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Conferences, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Planning, Construction Projects, Construction Schedule, Consulting, Contract Management, Contract Review, Corrective Action, Cost Engineering, Critical Path Method, Disciplinary Action, Equipment Replacement, Facilities Management, Facilities Planning, Facilities and Maintenance, Forensic Science, Funding, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primavera, Procedure Development, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Public Works, Quality Monitoring, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Request for Proposals (RFP), School Buildings, Software Evaluation, Solar Installation, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Writing Skills, Zoning

LOCATION

Downey, CA

POSTED

6 days ago

Duties:

●Perform a variety of administrative and professional duties related to the District’s business services, maintenance, and facilities planning and construction programs; participate in the development of the District’s long-range growth and capital improvement strategic master plans; assure compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
●Oversee facility planning, design and construction contracts; review architectural plans for conformance to functional facility relationships and growth possibilities; coordinate the involvement of District departments in the facilities planning and design process.
●Plan and oversee the renovation, modernization and construction of District facilities from including schools, portable classrooms and other support facilities or projects such as solar installation; review and recommend contracts, leases and other agreements for District facilities.
●Manage consultants, oversee scope of work and administer contracts.
●Perform bid analysis, attend pre-construction and pre-bid meetings and perform related award coordinating activities.
●Serve as a liaison between District personnel and outside agencies regarding facilities planning and construction activities; confer with District staff, consultants and representatives of public agencies and vendors.
●Participate in the identification and acquisition of funding sources for modernization and construction projects.
●Interpret and apply California Environmental Quality Act and State Department of Education guidelines.
●Prepare Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ); analyze the scope and cost of contractor and consultant proposals; review project plans and specifications prior to bids; participate in pre-bid walks and bid openings; utilize the Critical Path Method (CPM) to calculate project timelines and schedules.
●Utilize a variety of advisory data and information including budgets, architectural and construction plans and specifications, State and local general plans and zoning ordinances, federal and State environmental guidelines and boundary maps.
●Research and maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
●Provide technical expertise and information regarding assigned functions and participate in the formulation of policies, procedures and programs; provide advisement of unusual trends or problems and recommend appropriate corrective action.
●Prepare and direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities; compose written and oral communications to convey information in accordance with District policies and procedures.
●Operate a computer and assigned software; review and evaluate facilities planning software applications and recommend new software or improvements; drive a District or personal vehicle to conduct work and visit sites.
●Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions.
●Attend and represent the District in a variety of meetings, conferences and governmental hearings related to assigned activities; prepare and deliver oral presentations as requested.
●Reviews contractors' initial construction schedule, review and monitor construction schedule, submittals, schedule of values, and responds to contractor inquiries.
●Negotiates with contractors to achieve a fair and reasonable cost for change orders and reviews their impact on the project.
●Manage and coordinates project team and contractors in communicating directives and ensuring the project scope is built according to plans, specifications, and cost limits .
●Reject defective work.
●Review substitution submittals from contractors to ensure specification requirements are met.
●Review submittals, RFI’s and CCD’s to ensure district design standards are followed.
●Work with IOR to monitor the quality of work and review the IOR’s logs.
●Coordinate with site staff to communicate the progress and act as a conduit of information from the site to the project team.
●Communicate with maintenance staff on the project progress and coordinate key milestones where crossover occurs.
●Provide support for equipment replacement and facilitate obtaining quotes from contractors.

Minimum Requirements
Required Experience:

Minimum 5 years full time paid professional experience in Construction Scheduling for an Owner or General Contractor, in an educational facility or public works projects
Proficiency in Primavera Latest Version and MS Office Suite

Required Education:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in any course, but with additional two (2) years of experience in Construction Scheduling to compensate for the required education.

Required Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Superior organizational and planning skills
Ability to build efficient working relationships with project teams and department staff
Understanding of theories, principles and practices of cost engineering, scheduling and schedule forensics

Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $145K-$165K

Why Choose Element Consulting?

Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success.'

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