Construction Project Manager II
Position Title: Construction Project Manager II Community College Construction Program Program: Los Angeles Community College District – Build LACCD Program Office Location: Wilshire Blvd. Approximate Start Date: April 2026 DACM Project Management, Inc. DACM Project Management, Inc. is a full service program, project, and construction management firm established in 1987. We have participated in domestic and international construction projects totaling more than $7 billion. As a member of the DACM team, you can make a lasting impact on your community and beyond. We invite you to join us for an opportunity with a company that respects the value of every member. Our goal is to forge lasting alliances and we're proud to say that many of our employees have been part of the DACM team for over fifteen years. A successful candidate for this position will be assigned to the DACM contract with the Los Angeles Community College (LACCD) Facilities Program. Salary: $200,000 to $202,000 per annum DACM employee benefits include: 26 days a year time off with pay, 401K program, medical and dental insurance, professional development program, bonuses, and other benefits. Position Description: • Successfully manage and execute 15 to 25 projects simultaneously, ranging in construction value and complexity from $100K to $3M. • These are District Facilities Planning & Development department projects (non-BuildLACCD). • Assist college administrators with the development of building, construction, and renovation plans by meeting and consulting with architects, engineers, and appropriate college and District staff. • Provide details, technical project descriptions, and specifications for contract architects and/or architectural and engineering staff. • Gather data, develops project budgets, and implements appropriate budgetary control procedures for all phases including design, construction, and group II equipment. • Prepare applications for projects and submits project information for review or approval to the Board of Trustees, California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, and others. • Coordinate projects with ongoing or proposed major maintenance programs, equipment needs, land acquisition, project design, contract solicitation, project inspection, and the Division of the State Architect. • Maintain liaison with college administration throughout planning and construction phases to provide information on project operations and progress and to receive input on the plans, schedules, interests, and concerns of the college regarding the project. • Identify and updates project risks periodically, and creates and updates risk mitigation plans. • Meet with college maintenance and operations staff to confer on matters that may impact their ability to effectively maintain and operate the facility under construction. • Respond to concerns, requests, and questions from college administration regarding the project. • Monitor the entry of data related to approved projects and facilities inventory into the District's computerized reporting system. • Provide ongoing management of multiple assigned construction/renovation projects representing the interests of college and District administrations including directions to the architect, engineer, and construction inspector, project design, implementation of budget controls, project bid ability, construct ability, bid specifications, change orders, administration of various contracts, management of the inspection, and other project management requirements during the preliminary planning, documentation bidding, and construction phases of various projects. • Assist in the review and approval of contractors' proposed construction schedules. • Assist in the review and evaluation of construction project progress and approval of requests for payment. • Monitor construction document status, submittals, and as-build drawing preparation. • Review requests for clarification and assists in interpretation of construction documents. • Assist in processing and negotiating cost, scheduling change orders, and resolving complex construction related disputes. • Coordinate project close-out and move-in activities. • Interfaces and assists fiscal services in reconciliation of the Capital Outlay Fund to the general ledger and the filing of claims for reimbursement. • Assist in the coordination of construction planning events with purchasing and contracts for scheduling and acquisition of equipment. • Advise commissioned architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors about District design and construction policies, requirements, and standards. • Perform related duties as assigned.
