Senior Project Manager

Senior Project ManagerAs a Senior Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the planning and execution of pre-construction activities associated with the building of new schools and modernization projects for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). You will be responsible for ensuring the success of multiple projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget, and resolving complex project-related issues. You will play a key role in providing leadership and direction to Assistant Facility Development Managers (AFDM), Design Managers (DM), and design professionals, ensuring optimal project performance.Key Responsibilities:Plan and coordinate pre-construction activities for new school buildings and modernization projects.Oversee the scope, schedule, and budget of multiple projects, ensuring their overall success.Resolve complex planning, design, and construction-related issues, disputes, and disagreements.Develop, assign, and monitor the performance of AFDMs, DMs, and design professionals.Report on project budget, schedule, and issues to Departmental, Branch, and Board representatives.Review project progress relative to submittal schedules and assess status, progress, and potential.Coordinate with utility and government agencies to obtain timely action on project completion.Assist project team staff with A/E contracts, bid and contract planning.Review and verify Design Professional contract scope, fees, and applications for payment.Provide functional direction over project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, and quality control.Coordinate project activities with other District branches and departments.Develop and recommend internal policies and procedures.Perform other duties as assigned.