Project Manager – Owner’s Representative

Job Title : Owner’s Authorized Representative

Location : Los Angeles, CA 90017

Salary : Negotiable (DOE)

Overview

Client is seeking experienced Owner’s Authorized Representatives (OAR I) to manage and oversee the delivery of major school construction projects. This role is responsible for coordinating all phases of assigned projects—from pre-construction through close-out—ensuring that schedules, budgets, quality standards, and compliance requirements are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of assigned construction projects including pre-construction, bidding, award, construction, and close-out.
• Review pre-construction documents and provide comments and recommendations to designers.
• Prepare and present status and progress reports to senior management.
• Coordinate with public agencies, district staff, contractors, architects, and engineers throughout all project phases.
• Monitor and manage project budgets and schedules to ensure alignment with district standards and goals.
• Oversee contractor activities, review construction schedules, submittals, RFIs, substitutions, and change order proposals.
• Negotiate contractor change orders and address schedule impacts in accordance with project specifications.
• Manage contractor and consultant payments and administer provisions of professional service agreements.
• Coordinate delivery of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).
• Oversee project close-out including Division of State Architect (DSA) certification and financial close-out.

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