Construction Program Manager - Los Angeles, United States - Dabri, Inc.

Mark Lane

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Description

We are looking for a Construction Program Manager who has experience in the construction of educational buildings (schools and colleges) to support Maintenance & Operations construction projects for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) in Los Angeles County.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a growing team of dedicated architects and engineers, we would love to connect with you

  • Manages all aspects of project planning and development in programs, including Engineering and Construction; Technical Support; Bidding Strategy; Schedules; Budget; Funding source and allocations; Grants Management; Prioritization of Work; and Finalization and Closeout.
  • Reviews, analyzes, and interprets complex project design and construction budgets, schedules, and costs to ensure conformance with authorized scope, time and dollar requirements.
  • Supervises project planners in developing projects' scope, schedule, and budget making sure that the goals and vision of the stakeholders are reflected.
  • Develops funding strategies for each of the projects within a program, including leveraging funds with state match grants, private grants, and identifying nonprofit partners, etc.
  • Resolves or reduces cost overruns by performing value engineering.
  • Reviews project data and develops executive reports for stakeholders and proposes new projects in specific programs as required.
  • Manages the financial closeout of programs by ensuring project documents are finalized and financial reports have been reviewed and in accordance with the guidelines of the funding sources, following substantial completion.
  • Acts as liaison and provides necessary documentation for closedout projects under litigation and participates in depositions whenever necessary.
  • Reviews and assesses program strengths and limitations and makes recommendations for areas requiring improvement, including program reporting and process.
  • Resolves technically complex issues for architects, engineers, and/or other lowerlevel project managers.
  • Coordinates the formulation of policies and procedures related to Construction Programs, including the development of funding policies, requests for appropriation, and alterations and improvements of new programs.
  • Coordinates and recommends updates to construction specification guidelines.
  • Engages in community and stakeholder meetings regarding high profile projects, summarizes meeting agenda and prepares reports related to project progress for distribution.
  • Participates in job meetings and job walks and reviews project documentation to ensure compliance with program requirements.
  • Maintains lessons learned in all programs and participates in providing trainings to staff for program and project improvements.
  • Mediates conflicts between project staff with regards to scope, materials and other requirements and offers solutions; assists with dispute mediation between various project staff.
  • Participates in change order negotiations and assists with contract review process.

Minimum Requirements

  • Twelve (12) years full time paid professional experience in the management and administration of various programs and projects under programs to include, scope development, planning and design, budget and funding allocation and closeout.
  • Minimum four (4) years' experience in managing programs in a public or educational agency, with full responsibility for coordinating complex activities.
  • Experience in managing multiple education or public agency programs concurrently is preferred

Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

Pay:
$ $60.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience level:

  • 11+ years

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply


Application Question(s):

  • At least 12 years of professional experience in the management and administration of
various programs and projects.

  • 4 years of managing programs in a public/educational agency with full responsibility

Education:


  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

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