In 1987, DACM Project Management was established to provide a complete range of Professional Construction Management Services. Today, we have managed domestic and international construction projects totaling over $3 billion. Our services include program management, construction management, planning, cost control, estimating, scheduling, value engineering, contract administration, transition planning, claims management, expert witness testimony, document control and constructability reviews.
DACM Project Management has offices in North Hollywood, San Francisco and San Diego, California, as well as Miami and Boca Raton, Florida. Through these locations, we have proactively managed construction projects throughout the United States and abroad.
DACM Project Management
6350 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Suite 350
North Hollywood, CA 91606
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As a member of the DACM team, you can make a lasting impact on your community and beyond. Whether you are bringing a new school into a local neighborhood or creating a state-of-the-art medical facility, your contribution will benefit society at the successful completion of each project and for generations to come.
We invite you to join us for an opportunity with a company that respects the value of every member. Our goal is to forge lasting alliances and we're proud to say that many of our employees have been part of the DACM team for over ten years. Some of the many benefits we offer include:
Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Domestic Partner Program 401K Plan with matching contributions Flexible Spending Accounts (Section 125 Plan) Education Assistance Professional Certification Benefits
At DACM Project Management, we encourage every staff member to reach their fullest potential and are pleased to provide a supportive and encouraging environment.
We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
Title Director of Facilities Access Compliance
Program Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Facilities Construction and Modernization
Number of Positions : One
Start Date : ASAP
Duties :
A direct report to the Chief Facilities Executive in support of the Facilities Services Division’s requirements associated with the Chanda Smith Modified Consent Decree (MCD). Represent the District on matters associated with New Construction and Existing Facilities as they relate to the Facilities portion of the MCD and associated Stipulations. Interface with District’s General Counsel on all matters associated with deliverables in support of the requirements of the MCD. Interface with the federally appointed Independent Monitor (IM), IM’s staff and IM’s outside consultant on policy and procedural matters related to the requirements of the MCD. Meet with the Plaintiffs’ Counsel on a monthly basis to provide updates on the Facilities Division progress towards accomplishing requirements of the MCD and other access compliance matters. Review and approve all deliverables to the IM in support of the various Facilities outcomes associated with the MCD. Monitor monthly progress of the various programs being executed in support of the MCD to ensure deliverables are being completed in accordance with submitted plans. Provide oversight and monitoring of the execution of all Repair and Renovation projects required to be submitted to the IM for the purpose of obtaining credit against the $67.5m requirement of the MCD and to ensure deliverables are progressing in accordance with submitted plans. Provide oversight and monitoring of the execution of all On-Demand projects required to be submitted to the IM for the purpose of obtaining credit against the $20.0m requirement of the MCD and to ensure deliverables are progressing in accordance with submitted plans. Provide oversight and monitoring of the execution of the New School’s Corrective Action Plan to be submitted to the IM for the purpose of validating that the deficiencies identified in surveys has been appropriately addressed through corrective work. Provide oversight and monitoring of the Deficiency Trend Analysis for New Schools completing construction for the purpose of tracking and measuring the results of process improvements put into place to address access compliance related construction matters. Interface with the Division of Special Education pertaining to issues associated with the requirements of Existing Facilities to support the On-Demand Program. Interface as required with the Division of the State Architect local office on matters requiring clarification and interpretation.
Minimum Requirements
Experience
10 or more years of experience working in all aspects of ADA planning, design, and implementation. Experience in preparing, implementing and verifying ADA surveys, Transition Plans, and Self evaluations. Experience with campus construction management teams as well as with campus administrators, faculty and staff and/or experience working professionally with a similar or related clientele. Experience in preparing ADA training manuals. Experience in plan review of construction drawings for ADA and Title 24 errors and omissions. Experience in ADA or related civil rights investigation and/or litigation.
Education
California Licensed Architect. A Juris Doctor degree is strongly preferred. California Certified Access Specialist
Skills/Competencies
Knowledge of:
California Title 24 Accessibility Code, the ADA Accessibility Guidelines, DSA California Access Compliance reference Manual, as well as Federal ADA regulatory requirements, including disability civil rights legislation related to persons with disabilities and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Ability to:
Read, analyze and interpret plans and specifications, government regulations and building codes. Demonstrate a reliable, responsive and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity. Effectively communicate the District’s progress and commitment in working toward disengagement from the MCD. Exercise judgment and discretion on matters of interpretation of codes, guidelines and as-built conditions related to access compliance. Set priorities and manage competing demands.
SALARY RANGE
$157,576 - $170,165 PER YEAR, PLUS FULL COMPANY BENEFITS
Asset Development Manager
Number of Positions - 5-10 Anticipated Positions
Start Date ASAP
Position End Date June 30, 2012
Program Los Angeles Unified School District – Facilities Construction Program
Duties:
Establish the structures, formulae and assumptions necessary to plan for more than $8 Billion school projects. Manage and oversee planning and master planning architects. Work with Board staff to translate policy direction into actionable staff instructions. Coordinate with the Office of Environmental, Health and Safety (OEHS) for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other agency environmental clearances. Protect the long term asset values and uses of district real estates and other assets. Guide a strategy that increases the flexible use of district assets. Focus appropriate resources and energy toward high priority, high risk, high benefit projects for the Facilities Services Division of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Supervision:
Oversee complex survey activities at LAUSD properties for physical attributes and current and possible future facilities uses Oversee development of recommendations for allocation of anticipated funds that will enable future projects to be developed and undertaken. Oversee recommendations for future projects priority lists and phasing that supports educational master plans/educational programming
Minimum Requirements
Experience
10 years experience in planning and development of facilities for public agencies, educational and institutional.
Education
Graduation from a recognized college or university; a degree in architecture, engineering or construction management is strongly preferred. A higher degree in business or public policy is also preferable.
Skills/Competencies
Knowledge of:
CEQA, Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), California Department of Education, Office of Public School Construction, DSA Environmental health and safety issues Education facilities Legal Real Estate development Finance State Funding Public contracting code Design management Alternative delivery models
Ability to:
Lead and manage highly skilled and matrixed teams Work with labor unions Ability to analyze and understand complex real estate and development transactions Experience working with elected officials, community groups, teachers, students and administrators Present in public and at board meetings Assist in prioritization of projects and objectives Oversee Education Code 17406, 4217, 17250 procurements
Complex Development Manager
Complex Development Manager Number of Positions 5-10 Anticipated Positions Start Date ASAP Position End Date June 30, 2012 Program Los Angeles Unified School District Facilities Construction
Duties:
Establish and manage teams to oversee the design, management, construction, commissioning and certification of high school, middle school and elementary school complexes in the range of $120 - $200 Million. Establish and operate highly focused teams that will oversee large numbers of modernization and new schools projects for LAUSD over the next 10-15 years. Manage and oversee planning and master planning architects Work with board staff to translate policy direction into actionable staff instructions Focus appropriate resources and energy toward high priority, high risk, high benefit projects for the Facilities Services Division
Supervision:
Oversee project delivery teams of up to 100 persons with disparate skills and experiences Oversee design, construction, commissioning and certification process for multiple renovation and new construction projects
Minimum Requirements
Experience
10 years experience in planning, design and construction of facilities for public agencies, educational and institutional.
Education
Graduation from a recognized college or university, a degree in architecture, engineering or construction management is strongly preferred.
Skills/Competencies
Knowledge of:
CEQA, Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), California Department of Education, Office of Public School Construction, Division of State Architect Legal Finance CA State School Funding Programs Public contracting code Design management Commissioning Alternative delivery models
Ability to:
Organize teams Work with labor unions Communicate with elected, community groups, teachers, students and administrators Present in public and at board meetings Assist in prioritization of projects and objectives Oversee Ed Code 17406, 4217, 17250 procurements
Project Engineer
Position Location : Los Angeles CA
Duties of Project Engineer :
Provides technical and engineering support to PM/CM. Responsible for coordinating between Contractor and Architect in the timely resolution of technical field issues. Manage Architect for timely and accurate responses to requests for information. Manage Architect for timely and accurate responses to request for information. Provide initial review of submittals for overall conformance to plans and specification. Develop strategies with the Contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements. Confirm merit of change order request, develop estimates, negotiate costs and write change orders. Coordinate with surveying, testing and inspection staff. Oversee staff in the maintenance and distribution of current contract plans and specifications. Confirm contractor's maintenance of record drawings prior to monthly progress payments to the Contractor. PE will perform the job duties of the Project Manager / Owners Authorized Representative in his/her absence. Perform other duties as directed by Project Manager.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum 10 years experience in project/construction management of commercial and/or public facilities is required; Educational facility construction is required. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or Construction Management. A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) may be used in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Project Cost Estimator
Program Los Angeles Unified School District
New Facilities Construction Program
Southern Region
Duties
Prepare preliminary and final independent cost estimates of projects for comparison with designer or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating position. Prepare change order estimates for Project Managers to establish negotiating position. Provide support in price negotiations. Prepare claim analyses and estimates. Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specs and sketches. Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability. This position will include preparation of estimates, primarily change order estimates, for multiple school projects.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum 7 years experience in construction estimating of facilities or school construction. Prefer BS or BA in architecture, engineering, urban planning, construction management or a closely related field. Knowledge of current Los Angeles area construction labor and material costs. Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders. Good oral and written communications skills. Ability to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to quickly identify differences. Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal. Experience with California schools under DSA jurisdiction preferred.
Owners Representative – Project Manager
Classification OAR II
Los Angele Unified School District New Facilities Construction Program
Duties
Responsible for a project ranging in construction value from $50M to $100M Responsible for design, construction and post construction phase activities. Responsible to manage staff and contractor to insure the project scope as awarded is built in full conformance with the plans, specs, schedule and cost limits Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates all activities required to achieve a successful project completion. Responsible for working with utility companies for utility removals, relocations and new services. Responsible for working with City agencies to obtain approval of offsite plans for street, sidewalks, traffic signals, etc. Responsible for preparing and issuing plans and specifications for bid, reviewing plans for constructability and working with AE team to complete bid document package. Responsible for reviewing contractor's schedule, monitoring progress, reviewing contractor/owner delays and keeping project on track to achieve contractual completion date. Responsible for reviewing contractor change order requests for merit, estimating, negotiating and writing change orders. Responsible for managing Architect to achieve timely and accurate responses. OAR shall run coordination meetings with Architect, Contractor, etc. to resolve potential delay issues in advance. Supervise, coordinate and direct the project staff. Perform other CM management functions as assigned by Supervisor
Minimum Requirements :
Minimum 15 years of post graduate project/construction management experience with 7 years experience as the project/construction manager on projects with construction values from $50 M to $100 M. Bachelors degree in Engineering, or Construction Management. A certified Construction Manager (CCM) may be used in lieu of a bachelors degree.
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DACM Project Management
6350 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Suite 350
North Hollywood, CA 91606
Director of Facilities Access Compliance
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A direct report to the Chief Facilities Executive in support of the Facilities Services Division’s requirements associated with the Chanda Smith Modified Consent Decree (MCD).
