Facilities Project Manager I
Published Date: Feb 12, 2026
Location: US
Company: Los Angeles Unified School District
SALARY DETAILS
APPLICATION FILING DATES
Application Open Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Application Close Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the tion with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educatiol centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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BENEFITS
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
A Facilities Project Manager I directs and participates in school construction, modernization, or deferred maintenance projects; directs the implementation of projects; and solves problems that impede project progress.
Typical job duties of an incumbent include:
- Develops, analyzes, and directs school construction and modernization or deferred maintenance projects, or directs work pertaining to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of new or modernization construction projects, and coordinates project activities with other Facilities Services Division personnel, administrators, community representatives, and other involved participants.
- Manages and coordinates Board-approved projects and land acquisition activities and analyzes the impact on major maintenance programs, equipment needs, project design, contract solicitation, and project inspection, and coordinates activities with District offices, including Maintenance and Operations, Real Estate, Environmental Health and Safety, and other related organizational units.
- Determines which projects require review or approval from the Board of Education, Division of the State Architect, Office of Public School Construction, State Allocation Board, California Department of Education, or others; prepares and/or coordinates applications for projects; and submits project information for review and approval.
- Prepares and provides project descriptions, definitions, and specifications for contract architects or other contractors and District architectural, engineering, or maintenance personnel.
- Gathers and analyzes data to prepare project budgets and maintains responsibility for fiscal controls and cost management.
- Analyzes and evaluates requests for specialized modernization or deferred maintenance projects and develops a master project plan that includes health and safety concerns, the effects of the interruption on the educational process, and cost effectiveness.
- Prepares, reviews, and evaluates project schedules, scope, and budgets, and determines the action necessary to resolve problems.
- Supervises and participates in the use of data systems, data entry, and development of management reports related to District and State-approved projects, utilizing computerized reporting systems.
- Makes presentations to governmental agencies and other agencies to clarify and justify project fund requirements.
- Provides written and oral reports to higher-level administrators regarding project status relating to scope, schedule, and budgets.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, provided that graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency is met.
EXPERIENCE: Four years of project management experience in the maintenance, planning, design, construction, modernization, or inspection of building facilities. Related experience with educational facilities is preferred.
SPECIAL: A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the knowledge of:
- Principles of organization, management, and supervision
- District standards and legal provisions governing school building construction, maintenance, budgeting, and finance
- Principles of budgetary planning and control Local and State building codes and safety regulations
- Computer software to develop spreadsheets, databases, project schedules, and budget reports
- Principles of facilities planning as related to traffic flow, economy of maintenance, growth, and adaptability to multi-functional usage
- General characteristics and relative costs of methods of maintenance and/or construction, architectural features, and building and room designs suitable for school uses
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the ability to:
- Analyze and interpret technical materials, such as architectural plans, building standards, project schedules, and budget data accurately and effectively in written and oral communication
- Plan, coordinate, and provide leadership in complex activities involving many participants
- Estimate material and labor costs Collect, classify, analyze, interpret, and explain statistical and budgetary data
- Prepare clear, concise reports and other documents and make project-related recommendations
- Conduct meetings and make effective oral presentations
- Prepare critical path schedules
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
The assessment process for this classification may tentatively consist of Training & Evaluation (T&E), a Technical Project, and/or an Interview.
This is a competitive process as we anticipate a number of well-qualified candidates for this recruitment. Please make sure that you describe in DETAIL, your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in the online application. In your application you may include a professional resume, but it will NOT be in lieu of a detailed application. Additionally, please attach evidence of graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency demonstrating you meet the EDUCATION requirement (refer to the Minimum Requirements section). Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net and @successfactors.com as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'MyLAUSD Career' section of our website at https://careers.lausd.org/pc.
If you have questions regarding the employment selection process, please contact the analyst- in-charge, AlexisAnderson, at alexis.anderson@lausd.net or Alex Herrera, at a.herrera@lausd.net
APPLICATION PROCESS
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimition, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimition, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregncy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, tiol origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordince, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.
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