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Senior Facilities Project Manager

SALARY DETAILS

$11,622.84 - $14,394.03 Monthly

APPLICATION FILING DATES

5/28/2026 - 6/18/2026

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 Services Teams were established to execute bond and other specially funded smaller projects in a timely and cost effective manner while preserving critical labor skills and resources. The Project Services Teams are geographically divided by North, Central, and South.

https://facilities.lausd.org/apps/pages/maintenance-and-operations

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 Senior Facilities Project Manager provides direction and oversees all activities of Facilities Project Managers, level I and level II, and Assistant Project Managers, and assists in the administration of a Branch or Region. Typical duties include: 

  • Providing management and direction to several project teams responsible for the activities related to single discipline and small multi-discipline construction projects
  • Performing site walks to verify project progress and monitor construction project activities for compliance with contract documents and safety standards.
  • Reviewing and resolving construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements.
  • Overseeing and evaluating the performance of project staff assigned to construction projects.
  • Reviewing and evaluating status and overall construction project progress to ensure delivery within approved timelines.
  • Assisting Facilities management staff with bid and contract planning.
  • Assessing bid specifications for appropriateness and probability of completion under stated timeline.
  • Reviewing all change orders for assigned construction projects and assessing any impact on project outcome
  • Reviewing and verifying applications for payment and performing overall fiscal management of multiple construction projects.
  • Coordinating project team activities with other District organizational branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations Areas, and Regional Offices.
  • Assisting in developing and recommending internal policies and procedures.
  • Maintaining, reviewing, and updating project data and metrics within maintenance and operations reporting systems.
  • Providing written and oral reports to higher-level administrators regarding project status relating to scope, schedule, and budgets.
  • Assigning staff and projects.
  • Planning, directing, reviewing, and participating in construction management training for staff.
  • Assisting in developing or reviewing personnel management policies and procedures within the organization and assuring that personnel programs and transactions conform to regulations and District policies.
  • Providing constructability review of construction contract documents such as architectural, engineering, utility, and shop drawings and specifications.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, business administration, or a related field. Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential issued by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) may be substituted for the required education.

 
Experience: Six years of experience as a project manager in the planning, design, modernization, and construction of facilities, two of which may be at the level of an assistant project manager or higher. Experience with educational facilities is preferred.

 
Special Physical Requirement: Ability to climb ladders, walk on roofs, and move safely in partially completed buildings and crawl spaces 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The District is seeking a capable leader who is highly organized and experienced in managing a group of construction managers and support staff that oversee multiple construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with District personnel, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders while ensuring compliance with District policies, procedures and construction management standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment in managing multiple projects simultaneously, balancing attention to detail with the ability to delegate responsibilities effectively, and providing oversight and guidance to project management staff. Substantial knowledge and understanding of applicable building codes and regulatory requirements is highly desirable, as the candidate will work closely with agencies such as the Division of the State Architect to support project approvals and compliance.

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

Please be sure to include correspondence from lausd.net AND successfactors.com as approved senders to prevent our correspondence from accidentally being placed into your spam or junk e-mail folder. The employment assessment may include writing project and/or a technical interview. We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org.
If you have questions regarding the employment selection process, please contact Kortnie Ervin at Kortnie.Ervin@lausd.net.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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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, 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.

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