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| Project Engineer | Los Angeles, CA | Open |
Roles and Responsibilities
• Attend all meeting, including conferences calls for all related projects and provide meeting minutes within 48 hours
• Maintain construction alert log and issue all construction alerts
• Substitute for Project Manager as necessary at jobsite to maintain consistency of project oversight
• Maintain and distribute current contract plans and specifications
• Under the direction of the Senior PM / Design Manager, be responsible for coordination of and responding to issues
• Assist in the analysis and recommendations of issues with the Senior PM
• Perform other duties as directed by Senior PM / Design Manager
• Assist in submittal procedures
• Confirm contractor’s maintenance of record drawings
• Provide technical and engineering support to Project Managers
• Field coordination with contractor, responding to field issues
• Coordinate with surveying, testing and inspection staff
• Maintain change management log including RFI’s and SBM logs
• Estimating capabilities for validating change orders
• Perform other duties as directed by Project Managers
• Manage the completion and distribution of weekly meeting notes
• Close out projects & Finalizing documents
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 5 years experience in construction management of facilities or school construction
- Excellent ability to analyze and problem solve
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and Windows
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines
- Must be proactive in determining and completing work tasks
Preferred Qualifications
• Prefer BS or BA in architecture, engineering, urban planning, construction management or a closely related field
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| Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Manager | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Community College District | Open |
Roles and Responsibilities
The Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager creates quality standards to be incorporated into comprehensive procedures governing the Bond Program and establishes and organized quality audit system that tracks compliance with Bond Program processes and procedures at both the Bond Program and Campus Projects levels, develops performance metrics to be met by CPT’s and Program Manager’s staff overseeing CPT’s, monitors compliance by CPT’s and Program Manager’s staff with suck metrics, organizes training programs for dissemination of information on Bond Program processes and procedures, reports on status of quality assurance procedures, such as on-going continuous improvements training and tracking areas of concern that need improvement, provides recommendations for adjustment to processes and procedures, and develops lessons-learned library.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 – 10 years’ experience writing and developing materials for multiple stakeholders / subject matter experts in a fast-paced environment
• Public agency/large program experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills a must
• Experience creating Visio workflows
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• MS Office Suite including Word, Visio, SharePoint, and Excel
• Familiarity with bidding and contracting process, and with programs that utilize public funds
• Familiarity with the Architecture / Engineering and Construction industries
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards, quality and risk management systems
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree in Business, Construction Management, or related area
• Broad understanding of the Los Angeles Community College District and Bond Program
• Experience managing a team
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| Business Analyst II | Los Angeles, CA | Open |
Position Description:
• Assist Accounting Manager with analyses of ongoing financial activity and reconciliations for the Bond Program
• Prepare and/or review vendor files or other supporting documentation for vendor payments • Conduct regular review and analysis of detailed transactions residing in the Bond program
• Accounting software (CostPoint, SAP, Proliance)
• Assist Accounting Manager in identifying errors and develop innovative approaches to minimize risk of repeat discrepancies
• Review Bond Program invoices and process approved payables per accounting procedures.
• Enter invoice payment requests into program accounting software
• Communicate with applicable construction and professional services vendors as needed
• Identify discrepancies or inconsistencies and resolve expeditiously
• Reconcile drawdown requests
• Work effectively with other department personnel on invoice matters
• Assist in processing of general contractor’s payment analysis
• Analyze monthly accounting reports in order to maintain expenditure controls
• Work directly with outside team members on cost and invoice commitments and expenditure matters
• Work effectively with other department personnel in order to resolve any invoice payment issues and obtain signatures of authorization on invoice matters
• Evaluate and ensure bond compliance in regards to payment requests
• Review Bond Program invoices and process approved payables per accounting procedures
• Enter invoice payment requests into program accounting software
Minimum Required Qualifications:
• 5 - 10 years’ experience in construction project accounting, accounting, Finance, or related fields payables, general accounting, or related business experience
• Experience in working with Project Management software and other business enterprise or accounting systems
• Ability to perform historical trends and analyze results
• Experience creating monthly financial reports and analyzing results
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented
• Good communication and presentations skills a must
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related degree
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
• Costpoint, Quickbooks, Excel, MS Word, Access, Project Management software.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Current CPA license
• Experience with Proliance and SAP
• Experience with Construction Project Accounting
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| Business Analyst III | Pasadena, CA | Open | |||||
Position Description:
• Assist Accounting Manager with analyses of ongoing financial activity and reconciliations for the Bond Program
• Develop and review workbooks and schedules for year-end books and audit purposes
• Maintain logs and compliance with accounting processes and procedures
• Prepare and/or review vendor files or other supporting documentation for vendor payments
• Conduct regular review and analysis of detailed transactions residing in the Bond program Accounting software (CostPoint, SAP, Proliance)
• Assist Accounting Manager in identifying errors and develop innovative approaches to minimize risk of repeat discrepancies
• Develop new reports to help provide transparency into Bond Program expenditures
• Review Bond Program invoices and process approved payables per accounting procedures.
• Enter invoice payment requests into program accounting software
• Communicate with applicable construction and professional services vendors as needed
• Identify discrepancies or inconsistencies and resolve expeditiously
• Reconcile drawdown requests
• Work effectively with other department personnel on invoice matters
• Assist in processing of general contractor’s payment analysis
• Analyze monthly accounting reports in order to maintain expenditure controls
• Work directly with outside team members on cost and invoice commitments and expenditure matters
• Work effectively with other department personnel in order to resolve any invoice payment issues and obtain signatures of authorization on invoice matters
• Evaluate and ensure bond compliance in regards to payment requests
• Review Bond Program invoices and process approved payables per accounting procedures • Enter invoice payment requests into program accounting software
Minimum Required Qualifications:
• Minimum 10 - 15 years’ experience in construction project accounting, accounting, Finance, or related fields payables, general accounting, or related business experience
• Experience in working with Project Management software and other business enterprise or accounting systems
• Ability to perform historical trends and analyze results
• Experience creating monthly financial reports and analyzing results
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related degree
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented
• Good communication and presentations skills a must
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
• Costpoint, Quickbooks, MS Word, Access, Project Management Software.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Current CPA license
• Experience with Proliance and SAP
• Experience with Construction Project Accounting
• Experience with audits
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| Project Manager | Los Angeles, CA | Medical Facilities | Open | ||||
Pacifica Services, Inc. is seeking capable and qualified Project Manager with 5-10 years of experience managing the design, construction, planning and coordination of multi-million dollar projects under multiple project delivery and procurement methods (with particular emphasis on medical facilities) which include functions such as contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities. Candidates must have experience with community engagement processes and strong communication skills.
Position Description:
- Responsible to deliver construction projects on schedule and within budget
- Plans and coordinates the execution of pre-construction, construction, and post construction activities
- Interfaces with client(s) and other project representatives to obtain timely action on successive phases of project completion
- Manages and supervises a team of design and construction professionals to ensure the project meets its overall goals and objectives, standards, schedules, and budget
- Oversees the construction process to ensure compliance with all applicable standards and guidelines to ensure all projects meet building standards requirements
- Manages, develops, and coordinates the design and construction process to ensure that the project is within functional program, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements
- Reviews status and provides management reports relative to overall progress relative to construction project delivery schedules, cost control, staffing and other related construction contract requirements
- Performs oversight functions on job-site to assess performance of construction teams and adherence to legal requirements
- Resolves complex planning, design, and construction project-related issues, disputes, and disagreements
- Reviews contract scope, fees, and applications for payment and performs overall fiscal management of project
- Provides functional direction over areas of responsibility including project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control
- Implements recommended internal policies and procedures and develops and/or reviews recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects
- Monitors project planning, design, and construction status to report findings, recommendations, and updates throughout all development phases and assesses status, progress, and potential issues
- Provides maximum values for dollars budgeted to meet the functional needs of the client, the local community, and the environment
- Performs other related duties, as assigned
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering
Preferred License or Certifications: A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
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| Regional Program Manager | L.A. Metro Area | PMO | Open | ||||
Pacifica Services, Inc. is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Regional Program Manager for immediate employment at a client site in the LA Metro area. The Regional Program Manager participates in project design reviews, contract bid and award process, implements standardized common project management practices, and monitors the activities of on-site project teams, construction progress, and contractor performance, coordinates site management activity with program controls, risk, and finance and procurement. The Regional Program Manager oversees design development and construction for two to three sites (8-12 projects) simultaneously.
Position Description:
- Provide leadership and manage day to day activities over projects to meet quality, schedule, milestone, and budget commitments
- Oversee and support the on-site teams in project performances, project management, AE services and client initiatives on assigned specific campuses.
- Manage project expectations, scope, risk and changes; provide issue identifications and resolution with program managers, senior stakeholders; oversee development of work plans at the required level of detail which indicates the key dependencies, resources, and project timeframes
- Accountable to Program senior management and client for continual tracking and analysis of project performance against the project management plan(s) to ensure successful delivery and execution; ensuring that the goals and objectives of the project are understood and agreed with sponsors; and for the continual assessment of resource displacement and reassignment based on work plan schedule(s).
- Reviews all project deliverables to ensure they meet or exceed performance standards and service level agreements
- Support and interface with program management core teams including procurement, construction contracts, professional services contracts, program controls and accounting on assigned specific campuses.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or a closely related field
- 15+ years of experience managing capital projects that included the overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities
- 7 years of experience in educational facility construction
- A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
- Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) design and construction processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required as this role will include interaction with clients and the general public
- Strong work ethic with the "team player" mindset
- Actively seeks ways in which to act as a role model, guide others within the organization
- Logically breaks down problems and looks for solutions
- Knowledge of all parts of the project life cycle, to include master planning, design, alternative procurement delivery methods, construction and closeout
- Experience with using a web based project management system such as Proliance
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Master’s Degree
- Experience working on large bond school programs
- Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)
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| Director of Program Mobility | L.A. Metro Area | PMO | Open | ||||
Pacifica Services, Inc. is actively seeking a highly talented Director of Delivery for immediate employment at a client site in the LA Metro area. The Director of Program Delivery plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and reports performance of Program design and construction project management professionals. As a member of senior management, the Director of Program Delivery provides execution and technical leadership to ensure that the Program’s everyday execution activities run smoothly; sets parameters to judge how efficiently and effectively projects are progressing; and reviews execution procedures for continuous improvement to achieve operational excellence.
Position Description:
- Accountable delivering on time, on budget 20 to 40 projects simultaneously, ranging in design & construction value from $2M to $100M each.
- Develops, establishes, and administers project execution best practices, tools and SOP’s for execution management and reporting.
- Coordinates program activities with appropriate senior client management at District, Project Management Office and all appropriate State and local agencies.
- Develops and delivers management reports for overall progress, scheduling, cost control and staffing relative to design & construction project delivery schedules
- Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
- Assess performance of site specific design and construction project teams and adherence to SOPs and legal requirements
- Reviews recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects
- Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
- Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
- Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management required
- 15+ years of experience managing capital projects within a large Capital Improvement program and familiarity with relevant California Public Codes
- 10 years of experience in educational facility design or construction preferred
- Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes
- Knowledge of contract management and alternative delivery methods for capital projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required as this role will include interaction with clients and the general public
- Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style and commitment to get the job done
- Ability to effectively prioritize, effectively delegate responsibilities and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial
- Demonstrated knowledge of project planning and management skills, including development of metrics, goals and follow up reporting.
- Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization
- Excellent computer skills and proficient Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Master’s degree
- Experience working on large bond school programs
- A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
- Experience in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)
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| Project Manager | Los Angeles, CA | Correctional Facilities | Open | ||||
Pacifica Services, Inc. is seeking capable and qualified Project Manager with 5-10 years of experience managing the design, construction, planning and coordination of multi-million dollar projects under multiple project delivery and procurement methods (with particular emphasis on correctional facilities) which include functions such as contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities. Candidates must have experience with community engagement processes and strong communication skills.
Position Description:
- Responsible to deliver construction projects on schedule and within budget
- Plans and coordinates the execution of pre-construction, construction, and post construction activities
- Interfaces with client(s) and other project representatives to obtain timely action on successive phases of project completion
- Manages and supervises a team of design and construction professionals to ensure the project meets its overall goals and objectives, standards, schedules, and budget
- Oversees the construction process to ensure compliance with all applicable standards and guidelines to ensure all projects meet building standards requirements
- Manages, develops, and coordinates the design and construction process to ensure that the project is within functional program, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements
- Reviews status and provides management reports relative to overall progress relative to construction project delivery schedules, cost control, staffing and other related construction contract requirements
- Performs oversight functions on job-site to assess performance of construction teams and adherence to legal requirements
- Resolves complex planning, design, and construction project-related issues, disputes, and disagreements
- Reviews contract scope, fees, and applications for payment and performs overall fiscal management of project
- Provides functional direction over areas of responsibility including project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control
- Implements recommended internal policies and procedures and develops and/or reviews recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects
- Monitors project planning, design, and construction status to report findings, recommendations, and updates throughout all development phases and assesses status, progress, and potential issues
- Provides maximum values for dollars budgeted to meet the functional needs of the client, the local community, and the environment
- Performs other related duties, as assigned
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering
Preferred License or Certifications:
A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
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