About the Role:

The Facilities Services Division is responsible for the execution of the District's school construction bond programs, the maintenance and operations of schools, the utilization of existing assets, and master planning for future capital projects.

• *To be officially considered, all candidates must apply on the LAUSD Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch website www.lausdjobs.org**

Job Description:

The Facilities Estimating Administrator provides strategic direction in the planning and development of construction project budgets, cost estimates, quality and cost controls, and bid preparedness to ensure effective cost planning of school construction bond projects.

Job Duties:

• Administers quality control for validating construction costs, value engineering, constructability of projects, and bid alternates and analysis.
• Advises architects on the Division of State Architect (DSA) application process to ensure compliance and completeness before submission
• Advises on the application and implementation of value engineering practices throughout the project life cycle.
• Coordinates with the Regional Construction Directors in reviewing projects prior to bid to ensure adherence to budget, implementation of bid strategies, alternates, and, preparedness, and completion of construction document checklist.
• Oversees the review of commissioned architect and engineer construction cost estimates and area diagrams to ensure District needs are met.
• Oversees cost estimating staff responsible for preparing estimates for construction project proposals, bid estimates and post-bid proposals.
• Oversees the review and analysis of fair cost estimates for contractors’ change orders on construction work under contract.
• Develops and maintains estimating policies and procedures to meet District and funding agency requirements.
• Manages construction cost estimates for funding applications.
• Liaison with the Office of Public School Construction on matters relating to funding legislation and eligibility for construction or modernization projects.
• Testifies on behalf of the District to state agencies regarding the impact of construction cost trends and state grant regulations.
• Represents the District in presentations to internal and external parties such as the Board of Education, Bond Oversight Committee, public agencies, legislative committees, or other bodies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Paid medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for employee and eligible dependents
• Eligible for membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Paid Vacation: 24 days each year
• Paid Holidays: Up to 13
• A generous sick time policy/hours

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from a recognized college or university, with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction management, construction technology or a related field to construction such as structural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering or architecture.

Experience:

Eight years of supervisory or management experience in cost estimating and building facilities for large or major facilities programs from an architectural, engineering, or facilities project management function. Experience in school construction cost estimating is preferable.

Special:

A valid California Driver License and use of an automobile.

Desirable Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building construction estimating with knowledge of basic principles of contract administration, public purchasing, research, cost analysis and control, budgeting, accounting, the competitive bid process, design standards, and Division of the State Architect (DSA) procedures and requirements.

• *To be officially considered, all candidates must apply on the LAUSD Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch website www.lausdjobs.org**