Project Manager I

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Company: KKCS
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90017

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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • $58.64 to $66.64 per hour
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
  • 401K retirement plan with company matching contribution
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits
  • Company-paid long-term (LTD) insurance
  • Annual tuition assistance allowance for employees
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Relocation allowance

POSITION SUMMARY
KKCS seeks an experienced project manager with design and construction background for a full-time Project Manager I position in downtown Los Angeles. The Project Manager I is responsible for the management of multiple educational facility construction projects within a large capital improvement program. The position is anticipated to begin in January 2020.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and reviews project management activities regarding design and construction of local bond measures, state matching funds, construction and modernization projects; reports performance of the College Project Management team and the Program Management Office (PMO).
  • Resolves complex, construction project-related issues, disputes and disagreements.
  • Follows and successfully executes program quality management system.
  • Reports and collaborates with Program Management Office on all project matters.
  • Reviews and develops contract documents in coordination with others.
  • Identifies risk and creates risk mitigation plans successfully.
  • Documents and reports all project data accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Creates and presents project and college data clearly to multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Successfully manages and executes the design and/or construction of 5 to 8 projects simultaneously, ranging in construction value and complexity from $2M to $50M each.
  • Coordinates budget and schedule information with the Relocation Project Manager regarding FF&E, asset disposition/surplus and relocation.
  • Manages and coordinates the planning and design phase of projects with all stakeholders including college user groups, District Facilities staff, PMO staff and others.
  • Successfully closes out and certifies projects including DSA closeout and PMO/District closeout.
  • Evaluates, assesses, processes and manages change order and professional services requests in a timely manner.
  • Tracks all project status and provides management reports relative to overall program relative to construction project delivery schedules.
  • Tracks status and provides management reports relative to scheduling, cost control, staffing and other related construction contract requirements.
  • Reviews and inspects construction site offices to assess performance of construction teams and adherence to legal requirements.
  • Reviews recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects.
  • Directs and assists in outreach efforts to provide information about college projects.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required Experience

  • Five (5) years’ experience in management of multiple design and construction projects; experience within a large capital improvement program and familiarity with relevant Public Codes
  • BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or a closely related field (Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.)

Preferred Experience

  • Two (2) years of experience in educational facility construction preferred
  • Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  • Knowledge of all parts of the project life cycle including master planning, design and closeout
  • Experience in alternative delivery method (i.e., design-build, etc.)
  • Experience with using a web-based project management system such as Proliance
  • Experience in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)
  • Experience in formal construction partnering
  • Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes or similar
  • A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
  • A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)

Equal Opportunity Employer including disabled and veterans