Position Title:
Planning & Development Project Manager M&O (School Renovation / Upgrade Projects) - Owners Team
Client / Program:
Los Angeles Unified School District - Project Execution
Position Location:
Los Angeles Area (DTLA)
Position Start Date:
Approximately July to August
Salary $164,000 to $173,000 per year as a full-time employee, depending on experience.
Full company benefits, including 10 paid vacation days, 11 paid holidays, and 5 paid sick days.
Company medical / dental insurance and 401K plan
DACM Project Management, Inc. is a full-service program and project construction management company established in 1987.
Position Overview:
The successful candidate for this position will be assigned to the LAUSD Facilities Program - Maintenance & Operations
Position Functions:
1. Manage, oversee and coordinate all facets of pre-construction, project development,
bid/award, and project close-out phase of all assigned projects
2. Work with the design team to focus on the approved original project scope
3. Plan, organize, and prepare reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or
progress of the projects
4. Coordinate with all pertinent public agencies to complete federal and state requirements as
needed; coordinates with representatives from various utility and government agencies to
obtain timely action on successive phases of project completion
5. Monitor project budgets on a monthly basis and ensure that budgets accurately reflect the
Status / progress of projects
6. Resolve complex planning, design and construction project-related issues, disputes and
disagreements
7. Review status and overall planning, design and construction project progress and ensures
project scopes stay within the approved project definition
8. Assist project team with contracts, bid and contract planning
9. Implement project or program policy guidelines and procedures; suggest improvements and
implement approved changes
10. Evaluate new developments and strategies affecting program objectives and results
11. Work with technical personnel to estimate costs of building and alteration projects
12. Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Required Experience:
1. Ten (10) years full time paid professional experience in the management and administration of various programs and projects under programs to include, scope development, planning and
design, budget and funding allocation and close-out.
2. Experience in managing multiple education or public agency programs concurrently is preferred
3 Full responsibility for coordinating complex activities from project inception, design, construction, and close-out.
Required Education:
1. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in
architecture, engineering or construction management.
2. Candidates who do not meet the education requirements may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis
3. A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification
Institute (CMCI)