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Senior Project Manager II - LAUSD

Senior Project Manager II - LAUSD

Pride Resource Partners LLCLos Angeles, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Project Manager plays a key leadership role in managing large-scale construction projects within LAUSD, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with district policies and state regulations. This position requires expertise in contract administration, dispute resolution, cost control, and strategic oversight of multiple projects, each with construction values exceeding $50 million. The Senior Project Manager II has broad program-level responsibilities such as driving improvements in project execution, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration across district departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

  • Direct oversight of Owner Authorized Representatives (OARs) and project teams, ensuring alignment with district goals.
  • Supervision of contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants, holding them accountable for project performance.
  • Monitoring staff performance, conducting evaluations, and providing guidance for professional development.
  • Enforcing contract terms, overseeing dispute resolution, and ensuring quality control across all assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead and manage multiple complex construction projects, ensuring alignment with district objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.
  • Address and resolve complex project-related disputes, contractual disagreements, and construction challenges.
  • Assist senior leadership in bid evaluations, contract planning, and procurement strategies to optimize project success.
  • Direct and evaluate OARs, project teams, and consultants to ensure efficiency and accountability.
  • Monitor and manage financial aspects of projects, including payment applications, cost variances, and risk assessments.
  • Ensure projects adhere to Division of the State Architect (DSA) regulations, LEED and CHPS standards, and district policies.
  • Collaborate with internal departments (Environmental Health & Safety, Asset Management, Facilities Contract Administration, and others) to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal policies, procedures, and best practices related to project management and construction operations.
  • Reviews status and overall construction project progress relative to submitted construction schedules
  • Reviews change orders from all construction projects and assesses their impact on the District
  • Assesses bid specifications for District need and probability of completion under stated timeline
  • Reviews status and monitors variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting
  • Provides functional direction over areas of responsibility including construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control
  • Reviews and monitors overall administration of contracts for the architect and related consultants
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Required Skills / Abilities :

  • Strong leadership and decision-making abilities to drive project success.
  • Advanced knowledge of construction scheduling, cost control, and risk management.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills for managing contracts and resolving disputes.
  • Ability to implement innovative solutions to improve project efficiency and quality.
  • Education and Experience :

    Required Education : (One of these four)

  • Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
  • Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Candidate must be able to complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one (1) year of employment in the Facilities Services Division of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
  • College undergraduate but possess more than 20 years of Construction or Project Management experience and must complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one (1) year of employment in the Facilities Services Division.
  • Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential at the time of resume submission which may substitute for the required education.
  • Required Experience :

  • 17 years full time paid professional project / construction management experience
  • 5 years of experience in managing large programs with projects having construction values in excess of $50 million (not cumulative)
  • 5 years’ experience in educational facility construction, public works or large commercial projects (may include projects outside of California)
  • Preferred :

  • Design Build Experience
  • Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  • Experience in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and / or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)
  • Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction / design processes
  • A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
  • Submission Instructions (per Client requirement)

    The successful candidate’s application and / or professional resume will include the following :

  • Full legal name
  • Number of years of full-time professional experience in project / construction management
  • Number of years working for a public agency (including but not limited to educational institutions)
  • List of all educational achievements including (1) college(s) / university(ies) attended, major and area of emphasis, degree received (Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, etc.), and year degree received, (2) certificate courses attended and completed, and (3) other training courses attended. Note : if a degree was not completed, indicate number of credits obtained.
  • List of all professional licenses or certificates including the license / registration number and expiration date
  • List of awards received
  • Detailed employment history with each company or government agency including
  • Name & contact information of the firm or agency,
  • Start date and end date (month & year)
  • Positions held
  • List of projects / programs managed including project value, location of assignment, roles and responsibilities, and contribution to each project
  • Working Conditions

    This position is 100% on-site in our client’s office location; work schedule to be determined by supervisor. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move about the inside and outside of the location to access office equipment, etc. The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a computer, copy machine, etc.

    Working Conditions

    Pride Resource Partners LLC (Pride) is a high-performance project management consulting firm headquartered in California. Pride is a CPUC-certified Diverse Business Enterprise that provides expert resources to corporate client project management organizations within the public and private sectors. We meet our clients’ demanding requirements for outsourced project management and construction management solutions, including but not limited to providing project controls, material management and logistics, public and governmental outreach, construction oversight, QA / QC, and inspection services. Learn more about us at https : / / priderp.com /

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