Project Manager II LACCD

About Us

Triangle DeCon Services Inc. is a boutique full service real estate advisory firm with a focus on project development and construction management for our valued private developers and public organizations in Southern California. We are a young energetic ethical professional knowledgeable customer-centric and multilingual team looking to deliver the most value to our clients and build/promote trust with them. Our team consists of licensed Professional Engineers (PE) certified Project Management Professionals (PMP) certified professional with Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) licensed General Building Contractor and other industry designations. We can provide entitlement development design procurement construction management project management expert witness and litigation support services on a variety of building types. Our experienced team have provided these services to successfully deliver various facilities for public school districts college districts universities commercial developers hospitality owners multinational CM/PM consultants and other valued clients.

Job Summary

Are you looking to apply your skills and utilize your experience to make a difference in our community Are you motivated to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to deliver new projects for our clients Triangle is waiting for you to join our team!

This is a full-time position with Los Angeles Community College District.

The ideal candidate is an experienced facilities project manager with a strong background managing multiple construction and renovation projects simultaneously from planning through close-out within an educational governmental or commercial environment. They have hands-on experience coordinating with architects engineers contractors and regulatory agencies while maintaining control of project scope schedules budgets and risks. This individual is skilled in reviewing construction documents managing change orders evaluating contractor schedules and pay applications and ensuring compliance with applicable codes standards and approval processes. They communicate effectively with college and District stakeholders maintain accurate project records and are comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume public-sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Successfully manage and execute 15 to 25 projects simultaneously ranging in construction value and complexity from $100K to $3M each (Project List Attached for Reference).
• These are District Facilities Planning & Development department projects (non-BuildLACCD).
• Assists college administrators with the development of building construction and renovation plans by meeting and consulting with architects engineers and appropriate college and District staff.
• Provides details technical project descriptions and specifications for contract architects and/or architectural and engineering staff.
• Gathers data develops project budgets and implements appropriate budgetary control procedures for all phases including design construction and group II equipment.
• Prepares applications for projects and submits project information for review or approval to the Board of Trustees California Community Colleges Chancellors Office and others
• Coordinates projects with ongoing or proposed major maintenance programs equipment needs land
  acquisition project design contract solicitation project inspection and the Division of the State
  Architect.
• Maintains liaison with college administration throughout planning and construction phases to provide
  information on project operations and progress and to receive input on the plans schedules
  interests and concerns of the college regarding the project.
• Identifies and updates project risks periodically and creates and updates risk mitigation plans.
• Meets with college maintenance and operations staff to confer on matters that may impact their
  ability to effectively maintain and operate the facility under construction.
• Responds to concerns requests and questions from college administration regarding the project.
• Monitors the entry of data related to approved projects and facilities inventory into the Districts
  computerized reporting system.
• Provides ongoing management of multiple assigned construction/renovation projects representing
  the interests of college and District administrations including directions to the architect engineer
  and construction inspector project design implementation of budget controls project bid ability
  construct ability bid specifications change orders administration of various contracts management
  of the inspection and other project management requirements during the preliminary planning
  documentation bidding and construction phases of various projects.
• Assists in the review and approval of contractors proposed construction schedules.
• Assists in the review and evaluation of construction project progress and approval of requests for
  payment.
• Monitors construction document status submittals and as-build drawing preparation.
• Reviews requests for clarification and assists in interpretation of construction documents.
• Assists in processing and negotiating cost scheduling change orders and resolving complex
  construction related disputes.
• Coordinates project close-out and move-in activities.
• Interfaces and assists fiscal services in reconciliation of the Capital Outlay Fund to the general ledger
  and the filing of claims for reimbursement.
• Assists in the coordination of construction planning events with purchasing and contracts for
  scheduling and acquisition of equipment.
• Advises commissioned architects engineers consultants and contractors about District design and
  construction policies requirements and standards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Principles of facilities planning as related to methods and techniques of instruction traffic flow economy of maintenance provision for growth relationship of instructional and service provision of temporary facilities and adaptability to multi-functional usage
• General characteristics and relative costs of various methods of construction architectural features and building and room design for all types of school uses
• Principles of project management including business case development project selection criteria stakeholder identification techniques and risk identification and assessment
• Principles of architectural and engineering design
• Principles of budgetary planning and management
• Principles of construction scheduling
• Characteristics and use of various methods of graphic presentation and construction documentation cartography
• Principles of construction technology and construction management
• Construction delivery methods such as Design-Build Design-Bid-Build etc.
• Applicable state and local building codes/regulations and review procedures
• Recordkeeping procedures
• Project review/approval processes
• Close out requirements and processes
• Capabilities of computer applications systems and hardware used in facilities planning and development

Ability to:

• Effectively structure integrate and control all aspects of a project including initiation planning
  execution monitoring controlling and closing
• Manage a team of professionals in construction engineering and architectural disciplines
• Maintain focus and quality under distracting working conditions and high workloads
• Manage project budget and expenses in a manner consistent with achieving project quality
  schedules and levels of service
• Understand audit and oversight functions and the impact of quality assurance reviews and inspection
  
• Represent the interests of college and District administrations relative to assigned projects
• Analyze and interpret complex information and make appropriate recommendations
• Read and interpret architectural plans and specifications
• Interpret technical materials such as building and attendance codes standards and regulations
• Assure compliance with project requirements and standards
• Anticipate conditions plan ahead establish priorities and meet schedules
• Act independently and promptly to situations and events
• Travel to on-site and off-site meetings
• Travel to various locations to monitor project progress
• Prepare clear concise and effective oral and written communications reports and presentations
• Maintain accurate and complete records
• Effectively collaborate with external regulatory governmental and business or customer groups
• Communicate effectively with architects consultants contractors and District administrators
• Effectively utilize computer equipment software and hardware in the performance of duties
• Learn specialized software applications

Required Education Experience:

• A bachelors degree from a recognized college or university preferably with a major in architecture
  construction management engineering urban planning or a related field
• AND Four years of full-time paid professional-level experience in planning facilities or managing the construction of educational governmental or commercial building projects. Experience with the project life cycle and planning and construction of educational facilities is highly desirable.
• OR
  Possession of a current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute or equivalent such as successful completion of a recognized college-level project
  management curriculum
• OR

• a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification from the Construction Management Association of America
• AND five years of full-time paid professional-level experience in planning facilities or managing the construction of educational governmental or commercial building projects. Experience with the project life cycle and planning and construction of educational facilities is highly desirable.

Required License:

• A valid Class C California drivers license is required.
  Travel to locations throughout the District is required.

Benefits Package Overview:

• Vacation Time: 80 Hours
• Sick Time: 40 Hours
• Holidays: 8 paid holidays
• Insurance: 100% premium coverage (up to $500/month) for medical vision and dental
• Professional Development: Up to $1000 annually for license renewals and education
• 401(k): Employer match: 100% up to 4% vested immediately
• Participation in industry events