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Project Manager

SALARY
Depends on Qualifications
LOCATION

Alhambra, CA

JOB TYPE

Regular

JOB NUMBER

18025

DIVISION

Community Development Division

OPENING DATE

04/24/2018

SALARY
Depends on Qualifications
LOCATION

Alhambra, CA

JOB TYPE

Regular

JOB NUMBER

18025

DIVISION

Community Development Division

OPENING DATE

04/24/2018

Description

ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SPECIALIST III
Community Development Division-Construction Management Unit
$36.62 - $51.92 per hour
Project Manager of Construction
Regular Position
 
The Community Development Commission/Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (CDC/HACoLA) is a dynamic and innovative local government agency created in 1982 by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.  The agency is an industry leader in four core service areas: affordable housing, and community, economic, and housing development. Funded primarily with federal grants, the CDC/HACoLA prides itself on sponsoring new solutions to local issues, and forming partnerships with private and public agencies. To learn more about the agency's work in support of its mission to Build Better Lives and Better Neighborhoods, please visit www.lacdc.org.

Position Summary
As part of the Construction Management Unit, the Project Manager will manage construction projects where independent creative thinking and teamwork are critical to meeting the challenges in building quality projects.

Essential Job Duties

The essential functions are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work performed by this position, but are not limited to these since other related duties may be assigned.
 
  • Manage a variety of projects including public housing modernization, rehabilitation  or new construction of public facilities, commercial facade renovations, and residential sound insulation improvements;
  • Orchestrate, guide and control the predevelopment and construction process from start through project closeout;
  • Ensure that projects are completed on time, stay within budget, and meet quality expectations;
  • Create and track budgets;
  • Conduct planning and entitlement research;
  • Oversee construction professionals and manage their contracts;
  • Review construction documents;
  • Effectively communicate at a variety of levels and interact with public and private  agencies;
  • Process payments, negotiate change orders, and record detailed project information in electronic and hard formats;
  • Address claims and resolve stop notices;
  • Proactively identify priorities and act swiftly;
  • Provide concise verbal and written reporting to various management levels;
  • Work independently and within a team;
  • Maintain professionalism and regular attendance at all times;
  • Develop work assignments for lower level staff;
  • Make sound decisions and resolve conflicts related to all aspects of project management; and
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or as necessary to move project forward.
 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, engineering, planning, construction, business administration or a related field; and
  • Three (3) years of construction project management experience with increasing responsibility in a public agency or private organization.
Desirable Selection Qualifications
  • Broad technical and construction expertise;
  • Ability to perform limited design and construction document production;
  • Familiarity with design-bid-build and job order contracting processes;
  • Experience with the public low bid environment and construction procurement;
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and county construction procurement and labor requirements;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS Project;
  • Knowledge and experience in CAD and 3D modeling; and
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

To receive credit for a four-year college or university degree or Master's degree, you must provide the following documents at the time of application filing:
  • Copy of College or University Degree or official/unofficial transcripts that indicate graduation.

A resume cannot be substituted for any section of the online application and/or supplemental application. If your application is incomplete, it may be rejected at any stage of the  examination process. Work experience must be supported by the experience in your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.

Human Resources staff will notify all applicants of their application status via email. You are responsible for monitoring correspondence from this office by checking your e-mail account in a timely manner.

Successful candidates must complete a thorough background investigation, including a fingerprint search and physical evaluation prior to appointment.

Successful candidates must possess of a valid California Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.

Those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Division, will be invited for the examination process.

This is a grant-funded position, Section 3 compliant. Continuation of employment is contingent upon continued funding.

DEADLINE: APPLY IMMEDIATELY, POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

RECRUITMENT NUMBER: 18025

Employer
Community Development Commission
Phone
626-262-4511
Website
http://www.lacdc.org
Address
700 W. Main Street

Alhambra, California, 91801
Employer
Community Development Commission
Phone
626-262-4511
Website
http://www.lacdc.org
Address
700 W. Main Street

Alhambra, California, 91801
Project Manager Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
Do you have a four year or higher college or university degree specializing in architecture, engineering, planning, construction, business administration , or a related field. ? (To receive credit for education, degree and/or transcripts must be uploaded to application/Neogov at the time of filing).


* QUESTION 2
How many years of construction project management experience with increasing responsibility in a public agency or private organization do you possess?



* QUESTION 3
Do you have experience with design-bid -build and job order contracting processes?


* QUESTION 4
Do you have experience working with the public low bid environment and construction procurement?


* QUESTION 5
Do you have experience in CAD and 3D modeling?


* Required Question