Position Title: Facilities Project Manager
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Req Id: JR102007
Time Type: Full time
Description: At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!
We are currently hiring a Facilities Project Manager to support educational facility projects located in Los Angeles, CA. This is a highly visible, high-impact role that will put you at the forefront of building the educational future for the Los Angeles community. We encourage those seeking a challenging role that will give them ample opportunity to engage and impact the community with their talents to apply.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:- Successfully manage and execute 15 to 25 projects simultaneously, ranging in construction value and complexity from $100K to $3M each. These are School District Facilities Planning & Development department projects.
- Assists school administrators with the development of building, construction, and renovation plans by meeting and consulting with architects, engineers, and appropriate 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, Chancellor's 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 school district 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 school 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 school administration regarding the project.
- Monitors the entry of data related to approved projects and facilities inventory into the District's computerized reporting system.
- Provides ongoing management of multiple assigned construction/renovation projects representing the interests of the school 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.
Skills and Knowledge Required:- 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
Required Education and Experience:- A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in architecture, construction management, engineering, urban planning, or a related field.
- A minimum of four (4) 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
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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group's policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.
All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.
The salary range for this full-time role is $120,200.00-$160,266.69 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.
In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Short and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
About_Us: At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client's needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project's development.
Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 1,950 team members - including many of the brightest minds in the industry.
Learn more about what a great organization we are at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cumming-group/about/
Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group's policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.
All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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