JOB TITLE: Owners Authorized Representative (OAR) I

Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has an extensive 35-year industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation for ongoing success. Our company values employees by fostering a culture of learning, personal development, and well-being. We prioritize work-life balance and ethical business practices and engage with our community through employee-driven initiatives.

Join us on our journey of growth and success!

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Owners Authorized Representative (OAR) I

located in Los Angeles, CA .

Required Education:

There are 3 ways to meet the education requirement:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelors degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management

OR

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelors degree. The candidate must be able to complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one (1) year of employment in the Facilities Services Division of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

OR

Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may be substituted for the required education

Preferred Certifications/Licenses:

A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)

Required Qualifications:

In order to become a candidate, you must possess these skills and abilities

Ten (10) years full time paid professional experience in Construction and/or a combination of Project and Construction Management of Commercial and/or Public/Educational Facility Construction. Three (3) years of the ten (10) years should have full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values of more than $10M .

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Design Build Experience

Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Experience with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the

Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)

Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes

Safety and OSHA Safety Regulations (OSHA 30 minimum)

Responsibilities:

• Manages, overseas and coordinates all facets of the pre-construction, bid and award, construction and close-out phase of all assigned projects.
• Reviews pre-construction documents and submits comments to Designer as necessary.
• Plans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projects.
• Coordinates with all pertinent public agencies during pre-construction and construction to comply with all off-site work; coordinates with various District and Project staff.
• Manages both the project budget and schedule to meet the Districts qualitative standards; monitors project budget on a monthly basis and ensures that the budget accurately reflects the project status/progress.
• Manages the daily activities of the contractor, reviews contractors construction schedules and submittals, and coordinates responses to the contractors inquiries through the Requests for Clarifications (RFC) and other related documents.
• Reviews substitution submittals from contractors to ensure specification and/or District requirements are complied with.
• Receives, reviews, and negotiates Contractor Change Order Proposal(s) to achieve a fair & reasonable price in accordance with the General Conditions; reviews and addresses any and all Schedule impacts in accordance with the project specifications in a timely manner.
• Reviews the process and monitors payments for the contractor, architects, engineers and any other pertinent parties.
• Administers provisions of Professional Service Agreements between Architects and the District.
• Coordinates District delivery of related fixtures, furniture and equipment.
• M onitors and manages project close-out with respect to project certification with the Division of State Architects (DSA) and project financial close out.
• Perform other related duties assigned.

Salary:

• $155,000 - $170,000 Annually
  
  

Bonus Pay:

A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at managements discretion.

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CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.