Construction Manager
SALARY DETAILS
APPLICATION FILING DATES
June 5, 2026 - June 26, 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 nation with an enrollment of nearly 520,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE
The Project Execution Branch of the Facilities Services Division is responsible for the construction of new schools and repair and modernization of existing schools as part of a multi-year bond funded capital improvement program. The branch is dedicated to ensuring that existing campuses are modernized and repaired in support of the education and safety of our students and staff utilizing cost efficient and sustainable materials.
BENEFITS
Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: 24 days each year.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
A Construction Manager provides administrative oversight to multiple Senior Resident Construction Engineers and Resident Construction Engineers by monitoring overall performance of assigned new construction, modernization, and repair projects. Typical duties may include:
- Resolving complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements.
- Developing, assigning, and monitoring performance of Resident Construction Engineers and Senior Resident Construction Engineers relative to assigned construction projects.
- Reviewing status and overall construction project progress relative to submitted construction schedules.
- Reviewing all change orders from all construction projects and assesses their impact on the District.
- Assisting regional directors and other Facilities management staff with bid and contract planning.
- Assessing bid specifications for District need and probability of completion under stated timeline.
- Reviewing status and monitoring variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling andcost control reporting.
- Revieing and verifying submitted applications for payment and performs overall fiscal management of multiple construction projects.
- Providing functional direction over areas of responsibility including construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control.
- Reviewing and monitoring overall administration of contracts for the architect and related consultants.
- Coordinating program activities with other District organizational branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Real Estate Branch, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations, and local districts.
- Reviewing and taking recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects.
- Developing and recommending internal policies and procedures.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED: You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation. Laid-off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39 month period; as such, laid-off employees applying for promotional career opportunities may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires.
Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in architecture, engineering, planning, facilities management, construction management, or business administration.
Experience: Five years of management experience with responsibility for commercial, public, or educational facilities construction programs or projects in construction value of $50 million and above. The following work experience is preferable:
- Experience with Design Build and/or Progressive Design Build Delivery Methods
- Experience with public agency construction and Public Contracting Code
- Experience with DSA construction/design processes
- Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Special: A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle. AND
Any of the following is preferable:
- A valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, or; A
- valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI), or;
- A valid Certification of Project Management Professionals (PMPs) or Program Management Professionals (PgMPs) by the Project Management Institute, or;
- A valid Certificate of Registration as a licensed architect by the California Architects Boards.
SPECIAL NOTE: An employee in this class may be subject to the reporting requirements of the District's Conflict of Interest Code.
PLEASE NOTE: All entrance requirement must be met by the end of the filing period in order to move forward with the assessment process.In order to verify the education requirement, please be sure to upload any transcripts, diplomas, and/or certifications as an attachement to your candidate profile.
- Candidates who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States, will need to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and/or degrees before the end of the assessment process. For a list of approved evaluation organization visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl-635/
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will be an accomplished leader and manager with extensive experience overseeing complex construction programs and working effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. This individual will demonstrate strong negotiation, consensus-building, and communication skills, along with an open and accessible management style and a proven ability to partner with project management staff, construction contractors, and other stakeholders to develop creative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to field-discovered deficiencies. The successful candidate will be a seasoned project or construction manager possessing at least five years managing large programs with projects valued in excess of $100 million and at least five years of experience in educational facility construction or public works projects. Preferred qualifications include experience with Design-Build delivery, Building Information Modeling (BIM), LEED-certified projects and/or Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) standards, formal construction partnering, and Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction and design processes, as well as possession of one or more relevant professional credentials, such as registration as a Professional Engineer in California, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or California licensed architect. Applicants with any of these preferred areas of experience or credentials are encouraged to clearly identify them in their application materials, resume, or cover letter.
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process.
We encourage you to visit our website, LAUSD Careers Page periodically to check for other opportunities. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website at LAUSD Careers Page .
APPLICATION PROCESS
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The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national 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, ordinance, 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.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as recruitment may close without notice. For questions and concerns regarding this recruitment, please contact Marcella Huerta-Ortiz at m.huertaortiz@lausd.net.
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