Construction Manager

Job Title : Owner's Authorized Representative

Location : Los Angeles County

Client : Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)

Project : Various K-12 Schools in Los Angeles County

Role Overview : As an Owner's Authorized Representative (OAR) I, you will oversee and coordinate all stages of assigned construction projects for LAUSD, ranging in value from $1M to $15M. This role will involve managing pre-construction, bid and award, construction, and project close-out phases across multiple school sites in Los Angeles County.

Key Responsibilities :

• Project Management : Oversee and coordinate all phases of assigned projects, including pre-construction, bidding, construction, and close-out.
• Document Review & Coordination : Review pre-construction documents, submit feedback to designers, and prepare regular progress reports for upper management.
• Stakeholder Coordination : Work with relevant public agencies and internal District teams to ensure compliance with off-site work and project requirements.
• Budget & Schedule Management : Monitor project budgets and schedules monthly, ensuring they accurately reflect project status and meet the District’s quality standards.
• Contractor Oversight : Manage the contractor’s daily activities, including reviewing schedules and submittals, and responding to contractor inquiries via Requests for Clarification (RFCs) and other documents.
• Change Orders & Payments : Evaluate contractor change order proposals, negotiate fair pricing, and ensure timely resolution of schedule impacts. Monitor contractor and consultant payments, including architects, engineers, and other involved parties.
• Professional Service Agreement Administration : Administer and coordinate agreements with architects and the District.
• Project Close-Out : Oversee project close-out, ensuring compliance with Division of State Architect (DSA) certification and financial closure of the project.
• Additional Duties : Perform other related responsibilities as required.

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