Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Construction Manager to join our team, focusing on the construction and renovation of educational facilities. In this role, you will assist in the planning, coordination, and supervision of construction projects within a school or college environment.

Your primary responsibilities will include managing project schedules, ensuring site safety, and maintaining comprehensive project documentation. You will work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and school administrators to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to effectively manage the diverse needs of educational facility projects. The current position is located in Long Beach, on campus at Long Beach City College (LBCCD), where Cordoba Corporation has been the prime consultant for the LBCCD Bond Program Management Team since 2006, providing comprehensive program and construction management services. The $1.6 billion program covers more than 30 facilities across the campuses and remote sites spanning 144 square miles. Comprehensive services include site development and planning, area-wide planning, design management, project controls, financial analysis, program management, construction management and commissioning, community outreach, internal/external communications, and move management.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with performing a variety of administrative and professional duties related to the company's facilities planning and construction program; participate in the development of the company's long-range growth and capital improvement strategic master plans; assure compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
• Assist with environmental aspects related to the planning and construction contracts; review architectural plans for conformance to hazardous materials and geotechnical-related issues; coordinate the involvement of District departments in the facilities planning and design process.
• Assist in planning renovation, modernization, and construction of company's facilities, including schools, portable classrooms and other support facilities; review and recommend contracts, leases, and other agreements for District facilities as related to specific environmental concerns.
• Assist with managing hazardous material consultants, overseeing scope of work and administering contracts.
• Assist with serving as a liaison between company personnel and outside agencies regarding environmental activities; confer with company staff, consultants and representatives of public agencies regarding planning requirements, schedules and issues.
• Participate in the site acquisition process; interpret and apply California Environmental Quality Act and State Department of Education guidelines.
• Assist with prepare environmental Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications
  (RFQ); analyze the scope and cost of contractor and consultant proposals; review project plans and specifications prior to bids; participate in pre-bid walks and bid openings; utilize the Critical Path Method (CPM) to calculate project timelines and schedules.
• Research and maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Assist with providing technical expertise and information regarding assigned functions and participate in the formulation of policies, procedures and programs; provide advisement of unusual trends or problems and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities; compose written and oral communications to convey information in accordance with District policies and procedures.
• Operate a computer and assigned software; review and evaluate facilities planning software applications and recommend new software or improvements; drive a vehicle to conduct work and visit sites.
• Attend and represent the company in a variety of meetings, conferences and governmental hearings related to assigned activities; prepare and deliver oral presentations as requested.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification s:

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5+ years of specialized experience in Facilities Development, Construction Management, Business, and related disciplines
• Proficient in project management
• Understanding of construction methods and materials
• Proficiency in construction software
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• California State Education Experience preferred
• Experience with Education Facilities preferred
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Benefits

• Salary Range: $136,000-$141,000
• Medical, Vision, & Dental – 100% covered for the employee*
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
• 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
• 10 days of Holiday pay (9 Holidays, 1 Personal Day)
• 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)
• Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
• Laptop for work purposes

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