Construction Manager

Vanir Job DescriptionVanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Manages, oversees and coordinates all facets of the pre-construction, bid and award, construction and close-out phase of all assigned projectsReviews pre-construction documents and submits comments to Designer as necessaryPlans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projectsCoordinates with all pertinent public agencies during pre-construction and construction to comply with all off-site work; coordinates with various District and Project staffManages both the project budget and schedule to meet the District's qualitative standards; monitors project budget on a monthly basis and ensures that the budget accurately reflects the project status/progressManages daily activities of the contractor, reviews contractors' construction schedules and submittals, and coordinates responses to the contractors' inquiries thru the Requests for Clarifications (RFC) and other related documentsReviews substitution submittals from contractors to ensure specification and/or District requirements are complied withReceives, reviews, and negotiates Contractor Change Order Proposal(s) to achieve a fair & reasonable price in accordance with the General Conditions; reviews and addresses any and all Schedule impacts in accordance with the project specifications in a timely mannerReviews the process and monitors payments for the contractor, architects, engineers and any other pertinent partiesAdministers provisions of Professional Service Agreements between Architects and the DistrictCoordinates District delivery of related fixtures, furniture and equipmentMonitors and manages project close-out with respect to project certification with the Division of State Architects (DSA) and project financial close outPerform other related duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction ManagementOr 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.Or Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may be substituted for the required educationTen (10) years full time paid professional experience in Construction and/or a combination of Project and Construction Management of Commercial and/or Public/Educational Facility Construction. Three (3) years of the ten (10) years should have full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values in excess of $10MDesign Build Experience preferredExperience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) preferredExperience with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) preferredExperience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes preferredSafety and OSHA Safety Regulations (OSHA 30 minimum) preferredA valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors preferredA valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) preferredAbility to work swing shift as neededOffered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The Salary range for this position is $120,000 - $135,500Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.