Job Description

Seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager who is responsible for overseeing multiple different construction projects. The project manager will lead the project from initiation to close, hiring subcontractors, working with vendors and tracking inventory of equipment and materials. This person should be knowledgeable about regulations, permits and project management methodology. They should also work well with others, be highly organized and detail-oriented, meet deadlines and strive to stay within budget.

Responsibilities

• Define the project scope.
• Review, plan, estimate, and schedule work assignments on school site improvements, modification of facilities, and/or new construction projects.
• Create a construction estimate based on a material takeoff (MTO).
• Create and manage a construction project budget.
• Evaluates contractor requests for change orders, makes decisions pertaining to construction problems and resolves conflict.
• Maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including architects, consultants, contractors, and school officials.
• Create a construction project management plan.
• Negotiate with general contractors and subcontractors to obtain profitable construction contracts.
• Develop a construction schedule, with project deliverables and milestones.
• Prepares Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Qualification (RFQ) documents to support school construction and repair projects.
• Manage resources such as construction materials, construction workers and equipment.
• Assists in the technical development of bid specifications and evaluation of bids provided by contractors.
• Allocate and manage resource logistics.
• Create status reports for project stakeholders.
• Oversee the performance of the general contractor, site manager and other members of the construction team.
• Obtain building permits, licenses and meet local LA City code regulations.
• Maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

• Strong team management and leadership skills.
• Technical knowledge relating to a wide range of construction methods, materials and legal regulations.
• Familiar with LA City building codes and safety standards pertaining to the construction and repair of school facilities.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management skills such as time management, project budgeting, resource management and project scheduling.
• Fluency in software programs related to construction management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, civil engineering, construction management or related field is preferred.
• Valid unrestricted California Driver's License.
• Professional certifications, such PMP, LEED, OSHA, are highly desirable.

Work Experience

• Minimum five to seven years of construction project management experience in a school setting.
• Experienced in the construction industry or construction specialties such as plumbing, carpentry or masonry.
• Proven risk management experience related to construction projects.
• Experienced with rules and regulations related to construction.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time, 12 month per year, salaried/exempt from overtime position. The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. Chaminade employees enjoy a competitive employee benefits program including medical, dental and vision coverages, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan contribution, and voluntary supplemental life insurance and long-term care coverages.

Application Process:

Interested applicants may apply online through our employment webpage at: . Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter.

Any applicant who needs help or needs an accommodation in order to apply for any position should contact the human resources office at (818) 366-9284.

About Chaminade

Chaminade is an independent co-educational Catholic school in the Marianist tradition serving a diverse student body in grades 6-12 across two beautiful campuses in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. We are a mission-centered community with an unwavering commitment to growing one's faith, serving others, and ensuring the success and well-being of every student and employee. Chaminade sets the standard for Catholic college preparatory excellence with a rigorous, relevant, and innovative academic curriculum and extensive extracurricular offerings.

Our Mission:

We inspire young people to love, learn, and lead through our Catholic and Marianist traditions of a living faith, academic excellence, and moral responsibility.

Our Vision :

Chaminade College Preparatory graduates are prepared, inspired, and equipped to:

• Share God's love by caring for others and seeking justice and peace.
• Learn, adapt, and grow with the world around them.
• Become servant leaders and positive contributors to society.

The Characteristics of Marianist Education

Chaminade's mission and culture are deeply rooted in the five Characteristics of Marianist Education which are:

• Educating for Formation in Faith
• Providing an Integral Quality Education
• Educating in Family Spirit
• Educating for Service, Justice, and Peace and the Integrity of Creation
• Educating for Adaptation and Change

Chaminade's Commitment to Diversity

Chaminade College Preparatory is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the value that a rich and diverse community brings to our school. Our employee culture is deeply rooted in our Catholic faith and the five Characteristics of Marianist Education. Our Catholic Marianist tradition is lived on our campuses every day and is evident in our Chaminade Family Spirit where each of our faculty and staff is valued for their unique and varied gifts and talents. Chaminade's faculty, staff, and administration come from all faiths, ethnicities, races, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds and we are stronger for it.

For more information about Chaminade, visit our website at:

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chaminade College Preparatory is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or genetic information, or other basis protected by law for employment in a Catholic school. Applicants who need an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment and hiring process should contact the human resources department in order to discuss reasonable accommodation.

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