Project Manager II, Campus Construction

$140,000 - $160,000/Yr

Cordoba Corporation - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Project Manager II is responsible for managing multiple Campus Projects simultaneously, with construction values ranging from $5M to $100M. This role involves reviewing and summarizing project data, conducting field checks for compliance, and providing recommendations to the College Project Director and PMO. The Project Manager II monitors project status, schedules, costs, and compliance, identifies and mitigates risks, and coordinates with various stakeholders to develop and execute construction plans. Additionally, the Project Manager II oversees project close-outs, ensuring compliance with DSA, District, and PMO requirements, and assists in the planning and design phases of Campus Projects. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage complex construction-related issues within budget and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple Campus Projects simultaneously, with construction values ranging from $5M to $100M.
• Reviews and summarizes project data.
• Conducts field checks for compliance with design documents and DSA requirements.
• Monitors, reports, and provides recommendations and solutions to the College Project Director and PMO regarding current project status, delivery objectives, schedule, costs and budget, staffing, delays and disputes, changes, and compliance with SOP and other construction requirements.
• Identifies risks based on direct field observations and familiarity with the design and construction process.
• Proposes approaches to mitigate risks and maintain a risk register database to enter and update risks and mitigation plans.
• Coordinates with the College, Design Team, and others to develop and execute construction phasing and swing space plans.
• Tracks progress against construction phasing and swing space plans.
• Works with the Design Team, contractors, inspectors, DSA, and others to resolve complex construction-related issues in a timely manner and within budget.
• Oversees the close-out of Campus Projects for compliance with DSA, District, and PMO requirements.
• Coordinates with the College's relocation project manager on activities related to FF&E, asset disposition/surplus, and other relocation matters.
• Assists other CPLT and CPT members in managing and coordinating the planning, programming, and design phases of Campus Projects.
• Reports to College stakeholders, District, and PMO.

Requirements

• BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or a closely related field.
• Seven (7) years' experience in management of multiple construction projects.
• Two (2) years of the foregoing 7 years of experience in educational facility design and construction.
• Four (4) years additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience within a large capital improvement program and familiarity with relevant provisions of the California Public Contract Code.
• Experience in formal construction partnering.
• A current and valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or as a Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• A current and valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes or similar processes.
• Knowledge of all parts of the project life cycle, to include planning, design, construction and closeout.
• Experience in alternative delivery methods.
• Ability to multi-task, solve problems and successfully deliver projects.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account