Owner Authorized Representative II (OAR II)

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as an Owner Authorized Representative II (OAR II) for a large educational client within Los Angeles County with the below duties:Manages, oversees and coordinates all facets of the pre-construction, bid and award, construction and close-out phase of all assigned projectsReviews pre-construction documents and submits comments to Designer as necessaryPlans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projectsCoordinates with all pertinent public agencies during pre-construction and construction to comply with all off-site work; coordinates with various District and Project staffManages both the project budget and schedule to meet the District’s qualitative standards; monitors project budget on a monthly basis and ensures that the budget accurately reflects the project status/progressManages daily activities of the contractor, reviews contractors’ construction schedules and submittals, and coordinates responses to the contractors’ inquiries thru the Requests for Clarifications (RFC) and other related documentsReviews substitution submittals from contractors to ensure specification and/or District requirements are complied withReceives, 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 mannerReviews the process and monitors payments for the contractor, architects, engineers and any other pertinent partiesAdministers provisions of Professional Service Agreements between Architects and the DistrictCoordinates District delivery of related fixtures, furniture and equipmentMonitors and manages project close-out with respect to project certification with the Division of State Architects (DSA) and project financial close outPerform other related duties as assigned

RequirementsRequired Experience:Fifteen (15) 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. Five (5) of the fifteen (15) years should have full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values in excess of $20M.Additional Preferred Experience:Design Build ExperienceExperience 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 processesSafety and OSHA Safety Regulations (OSHA 30 minimum)Required Education - There are 4 ways to meet the education requirement:Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.ORGraduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree. 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 School District.ORCollege undergraduate but possess more than 20 years of Construction or Project Management experience, and must complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one (1) year of employment in the Facilities Services Division.ORPossession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential which may substitute for the required education.P referred Licenses and Certificates: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 SurveyorsA valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)BenefitsSalary Range: $160,000-$165,000Medical, Vision, & Dental – 100% covered for the employee*Life and Disability Insurance10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)13 days of Holiday pay3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)Monthly Stipend for Cell PhoneLaptop for work purposes