Position Summary
Public Works, Project Management Division II, is seeking experienced Project Managers (levels I and/or II) to help manage County Capital Improvement projects in the Parks, Probation, and General Projects Section.
Position Responsibilities
- Manage project management in vertical construction.
- Manage public sector building projects through planning, design, and jurisdictional approvals.
- Process bidding, contract awarding, construction, and close-out.
Position Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years (PMI) or 10 years (PMII) of project management and concurrent field construction experience required.
- Licensed professional or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) required.
- Education background in architecture, civil engineering construction management, or a related field is required.
- Experience with the County of Los Angeles Building Code and Standards required.
- Knowledge of Los Angeles County Public Works protocols and procedures is desirable.
- Knowledge of the Public Contracting Code and practices required.
- Strong leadership and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Work experience in project planning, development, master planning, and feasibility studies required.
- Experience working in an operational facility, including maintenance-type work required.
- Ability to independently manage all aspects of a project required.
- Ability to develop and control project scope required.
- Ability to develop and maintain project budgets required.
- Ability to develop and review project schedules required.
- Skilled in reviewing and coordinating the preparation of construction documents required.
- Ability to run the day-to-day management aspects of projects in a fast-paced environment required.
- Ability to effectively facilitate project team and client meetings required.
- Ability to effectively negotiate and prepare change orders required.
- Ability to effectively monitor and coordinate construction activities with the various project stakeholders required.
- Ability to adapt and respond effectively to project issues and challenges required.
- Capacity to effectively recognize and elevate relevant project issues to superiors required.
- Ability to set and manage project expectations required.
- Experience working on projects with multiple phases and construction contracts required.
- Design-Build and Progressive Design-Build project delivery experience desirable.
- CMAR project delivery experience desirable.
- Job Order Contracting (JOC) project delivery experience is desirable.
$110,000 - $150,000 a yearThe salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000. A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual’s scope of relevant experience and geographic location.Additional RequirementsPhysical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form. About PMAAt PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority.
We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor. We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires. We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals.
At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team. We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals. As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery.
Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.” PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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