https://kkcsinc.com/ Program Management | Construction Management

KKCS, a California Corporation, is a full-service construction management and program management organization. The firm has grown steadily in size and capability since its founding in 1987, and today employs more than 95 professionals in our regional offices. KKCS has attracted a full complement of highly experienced, talented, and dedicated professionals to its staff who bring a collaborative, integrated team approach to our clients’ projects.

KKCS experience includes work on rail, airports, ports, freeways, schools, universities, facilities, water, wastewater, bridges, and roadways. Our client list includes federal agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, and private clients. KKCS has broad experience and expertise in engineering design, project management, and project controls services.

The KKCS culture is rooted in the ideals of integrity, safety, and ethical business practices, which is a commitment shared by all KKCS employees throughout our offices and project sites around the country. We have a positive impact on the communities we serve by not only improving infrastructure, but also providing service at a relatively low cost to the taxpayer. This allows more money to be available to the agencies we serve, which will inevitably be reinvested in the community. At KKCS, we value the individual employee and the importance of their contributions toward quality improvement.

Junior M&O Project / Program Manager - School Facilities COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary Range: $93,600 - $97,760 annually Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees 401k retirement plan with company matching contribution Paid holidays Paid time off Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits Company-paid long-term (LTD) insurance Annual tuition assistance allowance for employees Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY KKCS is seeking a Junior M&O Project/Program Manager to support the Facilities Environmental Technical Unit (FETU) in the Los Angeles Unified School District. The selected candidate will assist in managing, coordinating, and expediting various construction, modernization, and repair projects for school facilities, administrative buildings, and other district properties. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, demonstrate effective collaboration with multiple departments, and ensure projects meet safety, environmental, and quality standards. The position is full-time, W2, and onsite in Los Angeles, CA.

Key Responsibilities: Assist in planning, coordinating, and expediting projects related to the construction, modernization, and repair of schools and other district facilities. • Serve as a liaison between District Project Management Units, Maintenance & Operations Areas, Environmental Consultants, and Abatement Contractors. • Review Requests for Assistance (RFAs) with FETU technical staff, define project scope, and assess project drawings. • Conduct initial funding line reviews and collaborate with facilities accounting for appropriate project funding. Prepare and submit funding request packages. • Plan and monitor project progress, ensuring job tracking and labor charge reporting is accurate. • Obtain and evaluate cost proposals from environmental consultants for accuracy and feasibility. • Work with technical staff to estimate the costs associated with asbestos and lead abatement. • Initiate and manage asbestos and lead abatement contracts, task orders, and job order contracts (JOC). • Coordinate and assist in scheduling lead and asbestos abatement before demolition and renovation projects in school facilities, ensuring proper temporary housing for staff and students. • Review contractor submittals, daily logs, and certified payroll for invoice approval. • Assess requests for scope changes and evaluate the merit of change orders and potential cost increases. • Provide support for project closeout and certification with FETU technical staff. • Prepare bid processing requests and coordinate the contract award process. • Update the FETU project tracking sheet to ensure project progress is accurately monitored. • Attend job start meetings to review asbestos, lead, and safety requirements, document discussions, and distribute meeting minutes to project participants.

Required Experience & Education:

• Minimum of 3 years of full-time paid professional experience in the Project/Construction Management of projects, preferably in an educational facility construction project or public agency projects, involved in all phases of the construction project, including pre-construction activities and planning, monitoring construction progress, and close-out activities. • Experience in safety construction protocols, Cal OSHA requirements, and environmental procedures is a plus. • Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction Management, or the Environmental field. Candidates without a degree may compensate for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualification: • Use of Asset and Work Management System (Maximo)

KKCS is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.