Owner Authorized Representative I

Owner Authorized Representative I (OAR I)

Struction Solutions

Struction Solutions is seeking an experienced Owner Authorized Representative I (OAR I) to manage commercial and/or public educational facility construction projects. This role oversees assigned projects from pre-construction through close-out, ensuring budgets, schedules, quality standards, and District requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all phases of assigned projects, including pre-construction, bid and award, construction, and close-out.

• Review pre-construction documents and provide comments to the design team.

• Prepare project status and progress reports for upper management.

• Coordinate with public agencies, District personnel, and project teams regarding off-site work and applicable requirements.

• Manage project budgets and schedules, reviewing budgets monthly to ensure they accurately reflect project progress.

• Oversee daily contractor activities, review construction schedules and submittals, and coordinate responses to Requests for Clarification (RFCs).

• Review proposed substitutions for compliance with specifications and District requirements.

• Review and negotiate contractor change order proposals, including pricing and schedule impacts.

• Review and monitor payments to contractors, architects, engineers, and other project partners.

• Administer professional service agreements between architects and the District.

• Coordinate delivery of District-provided fixtures, furniture, and equipment.

• Manage project close-out, including Division of the State Architect (DSA) certification and financial close-out.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following qualification paths:

Option 1:

• Ten (10) years of full-time, paid professional experience in construction and/or project and construction management of commercial and/or public educational facilities.

• At least three (3) of those years must include full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with individual construction values exceeding $10 million. Project values cannot be combined to meet this requirement.

• A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in architecture, engineering, or construction management. A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from CMAA may substitute for the degree requirement.

OR

Option 2:

• Fifteen (15) years of full-time, paid professional experience in construction and/or project and construction management of commercial and/or public educational facilities.

• At least eight (8) of those years must include full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with individual construction values exceeding $10 million. Project values cannot be combined to meet this requirement.

• A degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management and/or a CCM credential is preferred but not required under this qualification path.

Preferred Experience and Credentials

• Design-build project experience.

• Experience using Building Information Modeling (BIM).

• Experience with LEED-certified projects and/or Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS).

• Familiarity with DSA construction and design processes.

• Knowledge of construction safety and OSHA regulations, with OSHA 30 training.

• Current California Architect registration or Professional Engineer license.

• Current Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential issued by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).