Project Manager -Sustainability

Job description

PADCOM Design & Construction Management Services — a DBE/SBE/MBE/LBE/LSBE-certified program and construction management firm based in Cerritos, CA — is sourcing a Project Manager II – Sustainability for submission to the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) BuildLACCD Bond Program.

This is a bond-eligible role focused exclusively on capital construction, modernization, and sustainability projects under LACCD's Capital Construction Bond Program. Duties are strictly tied to bond-eligible activities — planning, design, construction, commissioning, and related project management — and do not include routine M&O work.

Submission deadline: April 27, 2026 | Interviews: Week of May 11, 2026 | Anticipated start: May 2026

What you'll do

• Lead and manage sustainability projects aligned with LACCD's District sustainability goals and initiatives
• Manage 5 to 10 concurrent projects ranging from $1M to $30M in construction value
• Review and develop contract documents; plan, organize, direct, and report on construction project performance
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans; track scheduling, cost control, staffing, and contract requirements
• Execute the program Quality Management System and close out projects per DSA and PMO/District protocols
• Inspect construction site offices for performance and compliance; support dispute resolution and project outreach

Minimum requirements

• 5 years managing multiple construction projects within a large capital improvement program, with familiarity of relevant Public Codes
• BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or closely related field (additional qualifying experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis)

Strongly preferred

• 2 years in Educational Facility Construction
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes
• LEED AP credential or experience on LEED-certified / CHPS projects
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) proficiency
• Alternative delivery method experience
• Formal Construction Partnering experience
• California Architect license, PE license, or CCM (Certified Construction Manager) credential
• Web-based project management system experience

Why PADCOM

PADCOM is a certified DBE/SBE/MBE/LBE/LSBE firm with active prime positions on major Southern California capital programs including LAWA MATOC. We specialize in placing top-tier talent on critical public sector construction programs. This role offers the chance to contribute to the modernization of LA's community college system — one of the largest capital programs in California higher education.