Senior Construction Project Manager / Higher Education

Are you a Senior Construction Project Manager- High Education with 20 plus years of experience looking to grow your career?

We have an open position for a Senior Construction Project Manager to work onsite for one of our clients in the Long Beach, CA area.

Employment Type: Full-time

Schedule: M-F (on-site)
Salary: $170,000-$200,000
Level: Senior

Qualifications of the Sr. Construction Project Manager:

• Provide senior-level project leadership (see description of duties below)
• 20 years of experience in public works projects
• Design-Build and/or Progressive Design-Build Experience
• Institutional/Higher education experience preferred
• CSU experience is a plus but not required
• Ability to supervise and lead the design and construction team(s)

Duties of the Sr. Construction Project Manager include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for managing the Design and Construction process
• Leads project collaboration progress including initial planning, scope development, contracting, construction administration, and closeout; maintains day-to day project level leadership responsibility throughout the project life cycle.
• Responsible for preparing, managing, and supporting the documentation required for a post-performance review, audit, or other governing agency process inspection.
• Manages and monitors contract budgets; interacts with the Division Fiscal Manager to reconcile contracts and budgets and to report on monthly cash flow activities
• Guides design decisions by project stakeholders, to maintain the project scope within the approved budget. Coordinates the value engineering process.
• Prepares schematic, preliminary, and construction document submittals for review by the Board of Trustees and other boards as required.
• Assists in the preparation of presentation materials for bi-annual Campus Planning Committee meetings, monthly project updates and other executive-level presentations.
• Obtains or assists in the procurement of all required plan reviews prior to bidding. These include, but are not limited to the State Fire Marshal, Division of the State Architect, plan check agencies for life safety and code compliance, Seismic Peer Review, Mechanical Systems Review, Commissioning (if necessary), or other agencies that may be necessary based on the scope of work for the project. Ensures compliance with regulations and all authorities having jurisdiction.

Position Requirements

• Proven working experience in construction management (minimum five years)
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means, and methods
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards
• Understanding all facets of the construction process
• Familiarity with construction management software packages
• Experienced in education-building infrastructure preferred
• Experienced in DSA codes and procedure
• Leadership and human resources management skills
• Excellent time and project management skills
• BS degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field. Alternatively, an inspection diploma or another related construction trade diploma

Benefits
Upon eligibility, some of the benefits offered include:

• 13 Observed Company Paid Holidays a year
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Employer-paid Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Plans such as: Accident, Critical Illness, and Pet Insurance
• Tuition & Training Assistance
• 401k Retirement Plan with immediate eligibility and up to 25% employer match

 For 14 years in a row, this company has been regarded as a “Best Place to Work” by our employees. Why? Because we value satisfied employees just as much as satisfied clients. With competitive benefits, flexible work schedules, paid training/professional memberships, and more - we aim to attract the best talent and keep them here.