Project Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager I working on projects for the Los Angeles Community College District. This position is bond-eligible and is strictly limited to work associated with capital construction, modernization, and sustainability projects as defined under the BuildLACCD Bond Program. Duties performed under this position shall not include routine maintenance, repair, or operational tasks that fall within the responsibilities of facilities Maintenance & Operations (M&O). The scope of this role is exclusively tied to bond-eligible activities such as planning, design, construction, commissioning, and related project management functions necessary to deliver capital improvements consistent with LACCD’s Capital Construction Bond Program requirements and legal limitations governing bond fund expenditures.

• Lead and manage sustainability projects in accordance with District and program policies and procedures for College construction bond operations.
• Ensure all project planning aligns with District’s sustainability goals and initiatives.
• Assist in tracking, documenting, and verifying field issues, RFIs, change requests, and corrective actions related to BMS and FDD implementation.
• Monitor sustainability project progress and project documentation in accordance with BuildLACCD procedures.
• Recommend sustainability goals for BuildLACCD by preparing a sustainability plan that tracks performance metrics to assess program effectiveness.
• Supports BuildLACCD departments, as appropriate, related to implementing energy conservation and sustainability programs.
• Travelling to and from project sites upon request of attending project and construction meetings.
• Involvement in all parts of the project life cycle, to include master planning, design, construction, and closeout.
• Improves the effectiveness of the District’s sustainability practices by monitoring best practices.
• Attends BuildLACCD meetings representing sustainability related programs and initiatives.
• Supports the BuildLACCD sustainability efforts by performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Management of multiple construction projects; experience within a large capital improvement program and familiarity with relevant Public Codes.
• Two years of experience developing, maintaining, and/or managing sustainability-based initiatives, processes, or programs involving the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data.
• BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education.
• Knowledge of sustainability policy, issues, and concept.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with sustainability or environmental programs in higher education is preferred.
• Experience in alternative delivery methods.
• Experience with using a web based project management system.
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Vacation
• Training & Development