Construction Project Manager - K-14 - Palm Desert

MAAS Companies Inc. is a 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP) that is looking to add a Construction Project Manager to their team at the College of the Desert. Under the direction and supervision of the Program Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the District’s capital design and construction projects from the design to D.S.A. close-out, ensuring project goals and objectives are met, while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures and all relevant regulations. The Project Manager plans and coordinates activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Performs other functions as needed.

Examples of Essential Functions

1. Abide by operational procedures and reporting responsibilities for the on-going management and supervision of the District’s capital design and construction program.

2. Assist on-site accounting, senior project management and administrative staff as needed in a timely manner.

3. Assist with all Master Plan development phase efforts to ensure smooth implementation.

4. Assist in the development of project-based scope, schedule and budget goals and objectives.

5. Manage and oversee program design, bid and construction phases including constructability review and value engineering efforts to ensure project goals and objectives are met.

6. Assist as District liaison in acquiring all local, state, and federal project specific agency approvals in a timely matter.

7. Monitor professional service contract performance including review and approval of pay requests.

8. Prepare project bid documents including CSI Division 1, general conditions, special conditions, and deductive alternates; participate in all bid and award phase procedures and requirements.

9. Prepare general and trade contractor pre-qualification documentation and oversee selection process.

10. Track, review, approve, and record capital construction project communications, documentation, and accounting.

a. Related communication includes construction phase documentation such as meeting minutes, job schedules, shop drawings, submittals, daily logs, field orders, requests for information, proposal requests, change orders, pay requests, inspection reports, special inspection tests results and other written project communication.

11. Conduct periodic job walks to ensure contract performance, schedule, and the highest quality of workmanship.

12. Support the needs of the District faculty, staff, student body, and the local community on all construction related issues; ensure construction site perimeter and surrounding areas are secured, including site, vehicle, and pedestrian access.

13. Monitor general and trade contractor performance including review and approval of pay requests.

14. Monitor DSA inspector of record and materials testing and inspection performance including review and approval of pay requests.

15. Exercise sound judgment in claims prevention and dispute avoidance.

16. Monitor FF&E procurement and installation, project close-out and warranty period; take appropriate action as needed.

17. Develop move-in schedule and effectively manage implementation. Handle special projects in a professional and thorough manner to ensure overall bond program success.

18. When applicable, provide over-site management of the Construction Manager.

19. Prepare project reports for management, client, or others.

20. Coordinate project activities with all regulatory agencies.

21. Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation: $130,000 - $155,000

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 5 years’ related experience in the management of design and construction projects, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or a closely related field.
• 4 years of additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within a large capital improvement program and familiarity with relevant provisions of the California Public Contract Code; Architectural background/experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Able to create budgets and schedules using design software and scheduling software.
• Able to be a good listener; receive direction and information.
• Able to identify and resolve problems.
• Skillfully use Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Project, Outlook.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (optional)
• Stock Options! 100% Employee Owned – Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Safe Harbor Account: MAAS automatically contributes 3%, start accruing day 1
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (2 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick) and holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Family and Medical Leave