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Energy Jobline ZR

Sr Project Construction Manager (Public Works) in Los Angeles

Energy Jobline ZR, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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SEC Construction Management is a construction project management firm specializing in commercial and utility‑scale solar power plant developments. We thrive on challenges, excel in customer service, and champion projects that help make communities, the environment, and the world a better place.

Job Description Title: Owner’s Authorized Representative 1 (OAR I) / Project Manager

Duties

Construction and close‑out phase of all assigned projects

Review pre‑construction documents and submit comments to designers as necessary

Plan, organize, and prepare reports for upper management regarding project status and progress

Coordinate with all pertinent public agencies during pre‑construction and construction to comply with off‑site work requirements; collaborate with district and project staff

Manage both project budget and schedule, monitor budget monthly, and ensure it accurately reflects project status/progress

Oversee contractor daily activities, review construction schedules and submittals, and coordinate responses to contractor inquiries through RFCs and related documents

Review substitution submittals to ensure compliance with specifications and district requirements

Receive, review, and negotiate contractor change order proposals, achieving fair & reasonable pricing in accordance with general conditions; address schedule impacts promptly

Monitor payments for contractors, architects, engineers, and other parties

Administer provisions of Professional Service Agreements between architects and the district

Coordinate district delivery of related fixtures, furniture, and equipment

Manage and monitor project close‑out, including certification with the Division of State Architects (DSA) and financial close‑out

Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements Required Experience

Ten (10) years full‑time paid professional experience in construction and/or a combination of project and construction management of commercial and/or public/educational facility construction

Three (3) of those years must include full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values of more than $10M

Additional Experience

Design build experience

Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Experience with LEED‑certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)

Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes

Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations (OSHA 30 minimum)

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management from a recognized college or university

Or a bachelor’s degree with the candidate completing the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one year of employment in the Facilities Services Division of the Los Angeles Unified School District

Or possession of a valid CCM credential, which may substitute for the required education

Licenses and Certificates

Valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

Valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)

Work Environment This role is primarily office‑based with occasional field visits as required. The OAR1/Project Manager may need to work extended hours to meet project deadlines.

Why Join Us? SEC Construction Management offers a collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of exciting and challenging projects. We value innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please press the Apply button and follow the application process. Good luck on your next career move.

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