IT/Security Project Director (Closed)

PROJECT MANAGER V – IT/SECURITY PROJECT DIRECTOR

Client / Project:                Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) – District-wide
Salary Range:                     $196.8K to $230.2K annual base salary, depending upon experience.
Number of positions:      One (1)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Lead a Project Management Team, in accordance with LACCD program policies.
• Organize, direct, train, and manage a Project Management team ranging in size from 4 to 8 people.
• Manage and execute 5 to 10 projects simultaneously, ranging in construction value and complexity up to $50+M.
• Coordinate with various District and program stakeholders to successfully plan and execute projects.
• Successfully deliver a variety project types (i.e., construction, infrastructure, IT, landscape, etc.) on schedule and within budget.
• Track, address and resolve all project issues in a timely manner.
• Review, negotiate, and process all change order requests per LACCD’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Review and develop design and construction contract documents in collaboration with other stakeholders at the PMO.
• Coordinate budget and schedule information with the Relocation Project Managers regarding FF&E, Asset Disposition/Surplus, and Relocation.
• Successfully closeout projects to include DSA closeout and PMO/District closeout.
• Identify project risks. Create and implement risk mitigation plans.
• Create and present project and program information periodically to multiple stakeholder groups.
• Report on a weekly basis on the status of the College program to LACCD and the PMO.
• Track all project status and provides management reports relative to overall progress relative to construction project delivery schedules.
• Track status and provides management reports relative to scheduling, cost control, staffing and other related construction contract requirements.
• Review and inspect construction site offices to assess performance of construction teams and adherence to legal requirements.
• Monitor, track, address and mitigate construction disputes in collaboration with the PMO.
• Direct and assist in outreach efforts to provide information about college projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the PMO and LACCD.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 15 years experience in Management of multiple construction projects; experience within a large Capital Improvement program and familiarity with relevant Public Codes.
• BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7 years experience in Educational Facility Construction preferred.
• Experience with Security or IT intensive projects (security center, surveillance system, fiber network modernization, data center..).
• Knowledge of all parts of the project life cycle, to include master planning, design and closeout.
• Experience in alternative delivery method like design-build.
• Experience with using a web based project management system such as Proliance.
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes or similar.
• A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM).

RESUME SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Deadline to submit resume:
Wednesday July 13, 2023 @ 9:00am (late submissions cannot be accepted)
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements: hr@paragon‐em.com
Subject line: LACCD IT/Security Director (SAC-407)

Approximate Processing Time:

Short list post: Week of July 17, 2023
Interviews: Week of July 17, 2023
Number of positions: 1
Anticipated Start: July-August 2023
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Recruitment No.: SAC-407