1. Position Title : Senior Design Build Manager
2. Classification : Senior Design Build Manager
3. Number of Positions : Multiple
4. Start Date : ASAP
5. Assignment End Date : March 31, 2013
6. Management Position : Yes
7. Program : LAUSD Project Execution
8. Location Based : on of Downtown Los Angeles
Duties :
- The Sr. Manager will perform complex project management tasks, requiring familiarity with the broad fields of planning, architecture and engineering, construction, and knowledge of the reciprocal effect of work upon other fields in design/build procurement, and delivery. The Sr. Manager will be capable of independent project management studies, reports, analyses, interpretations and recommendations.
- Reports to the Director of Design-Build in support of the development and implementation of the Facilities Services Design-Build Program.
- Provides oversight and monitoring of all stages of the design-build project life-cycle including all pre-award coordination with internal and external agencies/stakeholders and ensures project delivery according to schedule and within budgetary parameters.
- Participates in team meetings with contractors, negotiation of contract terms and conditions including management and oversight through final delivery.
- Interfaces as necessary with internal/external departments/agencies such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS), and the Division of the State Architect (DSA) regarding project requirements and on matters requiring clarification, interpretation, or resolution.
- Prepares, modifies and tailors as necessary all project specific documents including RFP/RFQs, Division 1/General Conditions, scoping documents, and ensures compliance with all applicable laws and codes.
- Develops and implements appropriate policies and procedures incorporating lessons learned.
- Provides for meaningful oversight of design-build contract firms including development of KPIs and milestone reviews.
- Works closely with project sponsors including Board of Education members, Local District Superintendents, Principals and others and ensures projects are delivered to specified requirements.
- Meets monthly with the Director of Design-Build, the Director of Project Execution and the Deputy Chief Facilities Executive to provide updates on Program implementation and project delivery progress.
- Develops narrative and graphical presentations.
Minimum Requirements
Required Experience:
- 10 years project related experience managing complex public works school construction and/or design-build projects.
- 5 years of the above project management experience advising public agencies in the delivery of 17250 or other similar models with design-build contracts of at least $50 million construction value.
- Experience with CEQA, DSA and other pre-award project related requirements, and in awarding a 17250 General Contractor contract prior to CEQA approval.
- Knowledge of the appropriate documents and procedures and experience with development and implementation of the 17250 (community college) model-where the agency was utilizing design-build or a similar model for the first time.
- Experience bundling smaller projects (of similar scope) into one large 17250 contract.
- Experience utilizing the “best-value method” versus the “lowest responsible bidder method”.
- Knowledge of mistakes other agencies have made, and how these issues are approached differently.
- Experience in plan review of construction drawings.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all stages of project delivery.
- Experience with campus construction management teams, campus administrators, faculty and staff and/or experience working professionally with a similar or related clientele in delivery of design-build projects.
- Experience in the preparation, and modification of the following templates and project specific documents and tailoring them to LAUSD’s needs including:
• RFP/RFQ’s
• Modification of Division 1/General Conditions
• Scoping Documents - Experience with conflict resolution, negotiation, and risk management.
Required Education:
- BA or BS in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Facilities Management, or Construction Management.
Preferred Licenses and Certificates:
- A valid certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect by the California State Board
- Professional Licensure is strongly preferred.
- A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) or a Project Management Certificate by Project Management Institute (PMI)
or Design Build Institute of America Certificate (DBIA)
Skills/Competencies
Knowledge of:
- California School building regulations and contract law related to public school construction, the California Public Contract Code and California Building Code.
Ability to:
- Read, analyze and interpret plans and specifications, government regulations and building codes.
- Demonstrate a reliable, responsive and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity.
- Effectively communicate the District’s progress and commitment in working toward development and deployment of the design-build delivery model in coordination with all applicable internal/external agencies.
- Exercise judgment and discretion on matters of interpretation of codes, guidelines and as-built conditions related to design-build.
- Set priorities and manage competing demands.
- Negotiate, think strategically and build a team.
Special:
- The OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Training Course in Construction Safety & Health must be completed by all employees working and/or visiting any project site within 30 days of their start date.
- A valid California Driver License.
- Use of an automobile.
Compensation:
$145,000 – $160,000 salary, DOE
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