Assistant Project Manager

The Tsui Group is currently looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support the planning and construction of a public K-12 school district's construction program. This position is located in Long Beach, CA. You will be teaming with project, program, and client leadership to provide premier educational facilities for our nation’s youth seeking to better themselves through learning.

Duties: 

• Perform a variety of increasingly complex and technical duties related to the District's facilities planning and construction program; provide project coordination and management support to department activities and projects. 
• Prepare and maintain of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities; maintain data for long and short-range planning; compose written and oral communications to convey information in accordance with District policies and procedures. 
• Review, analyze and make recommendations for professional services contracts. 
• Assist in performing fiscal analysis related to planning and construction accounting, budgeting, invoicing and payment requests; assist in the preparation of expenditure and close-out reports with regulatory agencies. 
• Monitor accounts to assure funds are appropriately expended and assure compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations. 
• Assist in analyzing student enrollment projections; conduct facility capacity and enrollment surveys to evaluate needs; perform and interpret statistical calculations; review and update site Master Plans and ADA Transition Plan 
• Update and maintain School Site Plan Drawings, Boundary Maps, District demographic data and other surveys; work with school sites to update emergency evacuation plans and related facilities information. 
• Assist with the development of maps and reports based on graphical information; assist in the preparation and follow-up of Board of Education agenda items; prepare charts and graphs. 
• Serve as a liaison between District personnel and outside agencies regarding facilities planning and construction activities; communicate with District staff, consultants and representatives of public agencies regarding planning requirements, schedules and issues. 
• Perform a variety of special projects as directed; research, apply and maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. 
• Utilize a variety of advisory data and information including budgets, architectural and construction plans, State and local plans and zoning ordinances, federal and State environmental guidelines and boundary maps to assist in making appropriate decisions supporting the interests of the District. 
• Provide information to Facilities management regarding assigned functions; provide advisement of unusual trends or problems and recommend appropriate corrective action. 
• Assist in construction closeout in coordination of warranties, as-builts, training and attic stock. 
• Operate a computer and assigned software to input data and develop reports; utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software; drive a District or personal vehicle to conduct work and visit sites. 
• Attend and represent the District in a variety of meetings, conferences and governmental hearings as assigned. 
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations as requested. 
• Provide support for equipment replacement and facilitate obtaining quotes from contractors. 
• Offer assistance in programming, troubleshooting, and replacing wireless thermostats 
• Assist the Energy Manager with associated tasks outlined under Energy Manager Position 

Preferred Education and Experience:

• BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a closely related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Management, engineering, or construction management
• Prior experience with public works and/or educational facility projects

• Salary Range: $95,000-$110,000
• Medical, Vision, & Dental – 100% covered for the employee*
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
• 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
• 10 days of Holiday pay (9 Holidays, 1 Personal Day)
• 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)
• Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
• Laptop for work purposes