MOCA Systems, Inc., a full-service construction advisory firm comprised of MOCA Services and Touchplan, helps owners successfully envision, build, and manage their facilities and infrastructure required to support their mission. The firm supports its clients from offices in Alexandria, VA, Boston, MA, Austin, TX, Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX, Sacramento, CA, Salt Lake City, UT, St. Paul, MN, and Niceville, FL. MOCA's niche in Early Project Definition and Alignment helps clients align their building projects for success by becoming engaged at the very beginning of each project and bringing together the project's qualitative and quantitative elements described in quality, scope, cost and time. MOCA is a relationship focused consulting firm and along with our software division, Touchplan, we provide leadership to clients with large, complex, politically challenging projects. Please visit www.mocasystems.com for more information. If you have questions about your project, call MOCA first at (617) 581-6622.

Position: Senior Project Manager (Owner’s Representative / Architect)
Location: Remote, Los Angeles / Southern California Region

Position Summary:
The Senior Project Manager will lead large, complex construction projects and manage all facets of the project definition, procurement, design, pre-construction, bid/award, and construction phases of work. They will envision, plan, evaluate, and maintain oversight over operations required to successfully deliver the project to meet the client’s goals and objectives. They will manage all project stakeholders and oversee project staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Acting as the primary owner’s representative, lead the project team in the successful management and delivery of complex building projects.
Fosters a collaborative environment by taking an active role in leadership with the architect and the contractor teams. Maintain positive and trusted client, consultant, architect and contractor relationships.
Maintain an open dialogue with the client and its stakeholders for continuous and effective communication and to obtain a common understanding of project status, progress, and expectations.
Guide the team to meet the client’s vision and ensure positive outcomes for our clients and their construction projects.
Mentors project personnel for assigned projects.
Ensures optimal performance on projects assigned. Executes approved plans while maintaining proper controls. Manages and reports on progress relative to the established cost, schedule, and quality standards while adhering to project standards.
Participates in and leads project meetings as the primary day-to-day representative of the MOCA project team.
Supports leadership in business development activities including client meetings, proposal development, networking events, and project interviews and necessary preparations.
Supports leadership in the development of proposals and responses for assigned projects. Assists in writing key sections of proposals and assembling content into cohesive proposal documents, ensuring all proposal materials adhere to company standards.
Provide leadership and supervision of project staff ensuring adherence to company policy/procedures. Oversee staff development, performance management, and team motivation initiatives of direct reports.
Review and monitor the contract to ensure MSI is fulfilling contract requirements.
Responsible for the financial performance of projects including resource planning and project forecasting.
Develop and manage project standards and provide regular reports to the client on project progress.
Provide Design Management oversight including working with the project design team to finalize and manage the design process. Attend all design meetings and maintain meeting minutes to ensure contract accountability.
Provide Construction Management oversight including review and monitoring of project budgets and project schedules, review of RFI’s and submittals, review of pay applications and change orders, observation and monitoring of construction activities, and evaluation of field problems and facilitation of resolutions.
Attend all field walks and OAC (Owner, Architect and Contractor) meetings as the primary representative of the Owner.
Monitor and facilitate project commissioning and closeout activities
Coordinate Owner delivery of related fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
Manage performance of contracts with subcontractors, consultants, and vendors.
Create, update, and report on project budgets, invoice preparation, and project financial forecasts including variance reporting.
Review and provide information to the owner regarding contractor schedule updates and coordinate with MSI’s internal scheduling team.
Periodic travel, upwards of 25%, to project sites, client offices, and MSI offices to meet with clients and team members.

Required Qualifications:

NCARB accredited Bachelor’s degree in architecture and a minimum of eight (8) years as a practicing architect including the management of a team involved in planning, design, and construction.

Registered Architect in the State of California and active license preferred.
Other industry accreditations or certifications such as LEED AP, DBIA, PMP or CCM desired.
Project Management experience required.
Significant experience in all phases of work required.
Candidate must possess the following abilities:
- Organizational and project management skills.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Manage and develop high performing teams.
- Implement and execute vision and goals.
- Prioritize work and successfully meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Develop a pipeline directly or indirectly by using multiple market and customer resources.
- Set priorities and work in a group environment or independently.
- Be client focused and detail oriented.
- Manage staff of different disciplines to produce results on time and within budget.
- Communicate to and brief leaders.
- Have working knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Have working knowledge of design software including Revit, Adobe Creative Suite and Bluebeam Revu.
- Proposal development, support and writing skills.

About MOCA Systems, Inc.:
MOCA Systems, Inc. (MSI) is a leading services and software provider for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. MSI delivers innovative solutions to Owners, Engineers, Architects, and Contractors working on some of the world’s largest, most complex construction projects. A profitable firm with offices across the United States and partners around the globe, MSI’s services and technology offerings ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget and fulfill all Owner expectations. To learn more, visit mocasystems.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
MOCA Systems, Inc. (“MSI”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind: MSI is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at MSI are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. MSI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. MSI encourages applicants of all ages.

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