
Senior Construction Manager - Public Sector/Education Projects
Required skills
- Senior Construction Manager
- Public Sector
- Education Projects
- LAUSD
- construction schedules
- costs
- performance
- construction issues
- disputes
- change orders
Nice to have
- Design-Build
- CHPS projects
- California Architect registration
Role summary
The Greenridge Group is seeking a Senior Construction Manager for public sector/education projects, specifically supporting LAUSD. This role involves providing senior-level construction and program management oversight across multiple projects, including monitoring progress, schedules, costs, and performance. Responsibilities include resolving complex issues, reviewing change orders, managing contracts, overseeing cost controls, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Candidates must meet specific experience paths, including extensive project/construction management experience, managing large programs with significant construction values, and experience in educational facility construction, public works, or large commercial projects. Preferred qualifications include Design-Build, BIM, LEED, CHPS, and DSA process experience.
The Greenridge Group is a prime contractor and consulting firm specializing in Project and Construction Management for major public-sector agencies.
We are seeking highly experienced Senior Construction/Project Managers for Senior Project Manager (SPM/SPM II) assignments supporting LAUSD.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will provide senior-level construction and program management oversight across multiple projects. Key responsibilities include:
- Provide oversight and direction to Owner’s Authorized Representatives (OARs) and project teams
- Monitor overall project progress, construction schedules, costs, and performance
- Resolve complex construction issues, disputes, and project-related challenges
- Review change orders and evaluate their cost and schedule impacts
- Support bid, contract, and construction planning
- Oversee cost controls, payment applications, and fiscal management across multiple projects
- Provide direction related to scheduling, cost control, contract administration, dispute resolution, and quality control
- Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, LAUSD departments, and other project stakeholders
- Monitor administration of architectural and consultant contracts
Candidates must meet one of the following experience paths:
Option 1
- 20 years of full-time professional project/construction management experience
- At least 10 of those years managing large programs involving individual projects with construction values greater than $50 million
- At least 5 years of experience with educational facility construction, public works, or large commercial projects
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may substitute for the education requirement.
OR
Option 2
- 25 years of full-time professional project/construction management experience
- At least 20 of those years managing large programs involving individual projects with construction values greater than $50 million
- At least 5 years of experience with educational facility construction, public works, or large commercial projects
For candidates qualifying under Option 2, a degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management and a CCM credential are preferred but not required.
Preferred Experience- Design-Build project delivery
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- LEED-certified and/or CHPS projects
- Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes
- California Architect registration or Professional Engineer (PE) license
We offer one of the most competitive benefit packages in the industry.
- Medical, Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid monthly premiums for employees and 50% coverage for dependents under our company-sponsored plan*
- Life Insurance: Company-paid coverage up to $50,000
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrues up to 80 hours per year with increased accrual based on tenure
- Sick Leave: 10 days of paid sick leave annually - well above the average of 5-6 days offered by most firms
- Holidays: 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a paid day off for your BIRTHDAY!!!
- 401(k): Company match up to 4% (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%)
- Education Support: Assistance with tuition, licenses, and professional certifications
- Referral Bonus: Highest employee referral program of $5,000–$10,000 depending on level of hire
- Extra Paid Leave: For jury duty, bereavement leave, and voting time for local/state/federal elections
- Client Shutdown Days: Additional paid days off when client offices are closed
- Equipment: Laptop provided as needed
- Cell Phone Stipend: $100 monthly stipend for eligible roles
- Be part of trusted leader in delivering impactful public sector projects.
- Play a meaningful role in shaping safe, modern, high-quality school environments.
- Join a team of experienced professionals dedicated to public infrastructure excellence.
The Greenridge Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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