Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Program Manager

Struction Solutions is searching for a Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Program Manager who is highly focused on managing and overseeing various stages of construction projects, from pre-construction through to close-out. This role is pivotal for ensuring that construction projects are executed efficiently, within budget, and meet all regulatory and qualitative standards. The candidate must possess strong project management skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to coordinate across various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manages, oversees, and coordinates all facets of the pre-construction, bid and award, construction, and close-out phases of all assigned projects.

· Reviews pre-construction documents and submits comments to the Designer as necessary.

· Plans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management regarding the status and progress of the projects.

· Coordinates with all pertinent public agencies during pre-construction and construction to comply with all off-site work and coordinates with various project staff.

· Manages both the project budget and schedule to meet qualitative standards; monitors the project budget monthly to ensure it accurately reflects the project status/progress.

· Manages daily activities of the contractor, reviews contractors’ construction schedules and submittals, and coordinates responses to the contractors’ inquiries through Requests for Clarifications (RFC) and other related documents.

· Reviews substitution submittals from contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and requirements.

· Receives, reviews, and negotiates Contractor Change Order Proposals to achieve a fair and reasonable price in accordance with the General Conditions; reviews and addresses any schedule impacts in accordance with project specifications in a timely manner.

· Reviews and monitors payments for the contractor, architects, engineers, and any other pertinent parties.

· Administers provisions of Professional Service Agreements between Architects and the company.

· Coordinates the delivery of related fixtures, furniture, and equipment.

· Monitors and manages project close-out with respect to project certification with the Division of State Architects (DSA) and project financial close-out.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Experience:

Minimum of 8 years of full-time professional experience in Project/Construction Management, particularly in Commercial and/or Public/Educational Facility Construction.

Experience managing complex projects with construction values of $2M or more.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management from a recognized institution

Preferred Experience:

· BIM Utilization: Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) is highly desirable.

· Sustainability Certifications: Experience with LEED-certified projects or Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) is preferred.

· DSA Process: Familiarity with the Division of State Architects (DSA) construction, design, and certification processes is a plus.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Experience:

Project management: 8 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Los Angeles, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person